Grammy winning artist Tim O’Brien’s mastery of American folk, Irish, and bluegrass mixed with a casual lyrical wisdom result in his unique brand of song writing. Tim is like a musical snowball, his repertoire of styles growing with his travels and experiences. Please join us to be swept up in Tim’s fluid instrumental chops and timeless songsmithing. The proceeds from this event will benefit Forest Trail Alliance and their trail building efforts in Nevada and Sierra Counties. FTA will have information on current projects and future plans on hand as well as some items for raffle or auction so come by early to find out more.

For more information about Forest Trails Alliance, please visit their website http://foresttrailsalliance.org/ .

About the Collection

The Nevada City Box Office is pleased to host “Luminosity”, a Dance Photography Exhibition by Kristin Oliver.  The Box Office is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  The exhibition will hang from May 7, 2012 through June 11, 2012.  This collection features dancers from local dance company The Movement Alliance.  Kristin recently reflected on her experiences photographing the company.  “I first photographed The Movement Alliance in 2007 and fell in love with their elegance, strength and intellect.  Because of them, I make it a point to photograph dancers whenever I can.  And somehow, they put up with  my camera and all my dangerous requests…  My mantra?  Please don’t fall.”

About the Artist

Born in Miami, Florida, Kristin Oliver has traveled throughout the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, living for extended periods in Berlin, Germany and New Orleans, Louisiana.  She has a degree in graphic art and has owned her own photography studio in northern California for the last ten years.

In 2011, Kristin set aside her camera for the time being and took off for Buenos Aires to learn tango.  Along the way, she swam with sharks in the Caribbean Sea, dabbled in equestrian polo, sampled many a lovely South American wine and managed to write pages upon pages of random observations whilst drinking countless cups of coffee.

She took a few photographs as well.  Some habits are hard to break.

Now back behind the lens with one foot planted in Nevada City and one hand reaching towards New York City, she is riding the waves, always with an eye on the compass rose.

For more information about Kristin, please visit http://www.kristinoliver.com .

Please contact Kat Kress at (530) 265-5040 or kat@minersfoundry.org to Volunteer.

Volunteers are needed for the following events:

Tomorrow Never Knows:  Deconstructing the Beatles “Revolver” ~ Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Beatles’ Revolver is a groundbreaking album that routinely tops “Best Album” lists.  The 1966 album launched a period of studio experimentation for the Beatles that coincided with the end of their concert performances.  With memorable songs such as “Eleanor Rigby”, “Yellow Submarine”, and “Tomorrow Never Knows”, the Beatles pushed popular music to a place it had never been.  Hosted by composer, producer and Beatles expert Scott Freiman, this popular presentation SOLD OUT last February and has been hailed as “pure MAGIC”.  Volunteers are need in the Box Office and to serve as Ushers. 

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Food & Film Series ~ Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Nevada City Film Festival, Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Emily’s Catering and Cakes will present “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, the 1961 classic romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, followed by a plentiful spread of scrumptious springtime hors d’oeuvres, plus live music, and lots of dancing!  “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” will be one the wildest night New York AND Nevada City ever knew!  Volunteers are needed in the Box Office, to serve as Ushers, Set Up, and Serve.

Spring Dance Performance ~ Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Movement Alliance School and Holt Ballet Conservatory will present a 2012 Spring Concert and Benefit for the Osborn/Woods Hall Dance Floor Fund at the Miners Foundry on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.    Over sixty dancers of all ages will take the stage, from companies as diverse as The Movement Alliance School, TMA Dance Theatre Company, TMA Junior Company, Holt Ballet Conservatory, HBC Performing Ensemble, Sierra College Jazz & Folk Dance class, and Nevada Union High School Advanced Dance.  Volunteers are needed in the Box Office and to serve as Ushers.

Johnny Winter ~ Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Miners Foundry is excited to present Guitar Legend Johnny Winter, who will make his first ever Nevada County appearance on Thursday, May 17, 2012,  in a Dance Concert at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City.  His local appearance is one of only five shows on the West Coast before embarking on tours of Japan and Europe.  Volunteers are needed in many areas, please contact Kat for specifics. 

Howlin' Rain

Howlin Rain ~ Friday, May 25, 2012
The Miners Foundry is excited to present Howlin Rain in Concert with local openers the Soft Bombs.  San Francisco Bay Area-based power quintet Howlin Rain will be performing in the Osborn/Woods Hall debuting their third album The Russian Wilds, produced by Rick Rubin.  Volunteers are needed in the Box Office and as Security. 

Nico Vega ~ Thursday, May 31, 2012
Nico Vega returns to rock the Miners Foundry!  After playing the Foundry last fall, Nico Vega spent several months as the opening band on Blondie’s most recent tour.   Don’t miss this amazing show!  Volunteers are needed in the Box Office and as Security. 

Irv Rosenfeld

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Americans for Safe Access Nevada County will present author Irv Rosenfeld on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.  Rosenfeld will be reading passages from his book “My Medicine:  How I Convinced the Federal Government to Provide my Marijuana and Helped Launch a National Movement.”  A book signing and no-host cocktail party will follow the reading.  Tickets are $25.00 General Admission and $45.00 VIP seating, and are available online, in person at Briar Patch Co-Op, and in person or by phone at the Nevada City Box Office (530) 265-5462.

Irv Rosenfeld is one of four people who receives medical marijuana under the Federal government program known as the New Investigational Drug Agency.  Rosenfeld was diagnosed with a rare bone disorder that produced large, painful tumors throughout his body, and he wasn’t expected to survive his teen years.

Proceeds from ticket sales will support Americans for Safe Access Nevada County.  For more information, please visit http://asa-nc.com/.

“It’s a beautiful touching film.” – Adam Yauch, MCA, Beastie Boys

Celebrate and honor the important men in our lives this Father’s Day with “The Other F Word”, a consistently hilarious, raucous, eye-opening, and unexpectedly wise documentary on what happens when a generation’s ultimate anti-authoritarians — punk rockers– become society’s ultimate authorities — dad’s.    With a large chorus of Punk Rock’s leading men – Blink-182′s Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath- “The Other F Word” follows Jim Lindberg, 20-year veteran of skate punk band Pennywise, on his hysterical and moving journey from belting his band’s anthem, ‘F-K Authority’, to embracing his ultimately pivotal authoritarian role in mid-life, fatherhood.  The film will be shown in the Osborn/Woods Hall at the Miners Foundry. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase, as well as a bar.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the Film will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $7.00 for Miners Foundry and/or Magic Lantern Film Society Members, Students, and Seniors, $9.00 for General Admission.

Written and directed by Andrea Blaugrund Nevins and produced by Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me, The Future of Food), “The Other F Word” also features skater Tony Hawk, Art Alexakis (Everclear), Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), Tony Adolsecent (the  Adolescents), Fat Mike (NOFX), Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), and many others.

“The Other F Word” strips away the seemingly odd juxtaposition of rebellion versus parenthood and shows at the end of the day, it is no longer about the struggle of you against the world; it is about your children and the sacrifices you make for their happiness.  It is said once you have children, your entire world changes and you as a person change as well.  Watching these men thrash out on stage to then come home and help pick out a dress for their daughter to wear to school proves that maybe you do not have to change completely, instead you adapt.  Lindberg makes a telling a telling observation at the end of the film that maybe music is not the only way to try and change the world, maybe being better parents and raising better kids can help achieve that goal as well.

John & Emily Arbaugh

“Food, friends, and film are a great match.  When you bring these elements together in a unique way there is sure to be merriment and conversations, full bellies and anticipation of the next party!” – Chef Emily Scott Arbaugh

On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Nevada City Film Festival and Miners Foundry Cultural Center will present “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, the second event in the “Food & Film Series” which pairs a film with a fabulous culinary experience.  “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is the 1961 classic romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.  Following the film is an exciting cocktail party that includes food, dancing, music, and more.  Guests are encouraged to dress up their cutest LBD’s and strike a pose with their friends in our official photo both, sponsored by Stucki Jewelers!

Emily’s Catering and Cakes, an award-winning caterer based in Nevada City, will serve a delicious spread following the film which includes:

Quail eggs benedict with basil hollandaise, mini cheese souffles, buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, mini sweet and savory pastries, mini crab cakes, mini brioche French toast, ricotta and herb stuffed mushrooms, crispy chicken & waffle bites with rosemary honey, asparagus with passion fruit aioli, and an assortment of desert bites.

Both the Foundry and the Nevada City Film Festival have worked with Chef Emily Scott Arbaugh of Emily’s Catering on several previous events.  We are always impressed and amazed by how flavorful, elegant, and beautiful her dishes are.  We caught up with the very busy chef and caterer to get the scoop on how she came up with such a sumptuous menu for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and more.

MF:  What is it you love about food so much?
Emily: Number one, I love to eat.  After that I love the beauty of simple whole foods.  I love the history, trends, and the culture around food.  I love the creative freedom that food inspires.

What is your favorite dish to make?  To eat?  And why?
Favorite dish to make: toss up between pies and pot roast.  Favorite to eat, the same.  Why, because they are hands on and require feeling, not so much a recipe.  Sometimes I don’t want to think about food, I want to feel it and visualize a beautiful dish to enjoy.

How did you come up with the menu for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”?
I considered the aspects and title of the film, the guest count, event venue, budget, and the season.  I think about what I would enjoy at the event and what I think my friends would be wowed over.

As a chef, what are your thoughts on pairing food with a film?
I think that food, friends, and film are a great match.  When you bring these elements together in a unique way there is sure to be merriment and conversations, full bellies and anticipation of the next party!

What do you think makes Nevada County cuisine unique?
Nevada County cuisine is simple, whole, unpretentious, seasonal, local, fresh.

GET YOUR TICKETS!
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA Doors 4:00pm, Film 5pm, Party 7pm
Tickets are
$35.00 for Miners Foundry and Magic Lantern Film Society Members
$38.00 Non Members,
No Host Bar
Buy Tickets at www.minersfoundry.org or the Nevada City Box Office 530-265-5462.
Tickets must be purchased by May 9th to reserve your seat and dinner!

Pato Banton

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As the Crow Flies Productions will present Pato Banton for the first time in Nevada City at the Miners Foundry on Sunday, June 3, 2012.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:00 p.m.   Tickets are $20.00 in Advance and $25.00 at the Door, and are available online, in person at Briar Patch Co-op, and in person or by phone at the Nevada City Box Office, (530) 265-5040.

Organasm Orchestra will be opening for this great show.

This All Ages show may be Pato’s last before retirement, don’t miss the chance to see him in Nevada City!

Poster design by Zack Willialms

The Nevada Union High School Visual Arts Department will present their 8th Annual Evening for the Arts ~ An Interactive Visual Arts Experience on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Miners Foundry, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Tickets are $15.00 for Students and $20.00 for adults, and are available online at http://margaretarnoldgallery.com/ and in person at J.J. Jackson’s in Nevada City.

All proceeds from the event will purchase much needed instructional materials and supplies for the entire Nevada Union Visual Arts Department.  All donations are tax deductible.

The public is invited to preview the student artwork exhibition at the Miners Foundry between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, May 30, 2012.  Admission to preview the exhibition is free.

Event Highlights include:
~ Walk for the Arts to raise awareness as well as funding for Nevada Union’s Visual Arts Department.  The walk will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Nevada Union High School and will culminate at the Miners Foundry.  Music and activities will be featured at key intersections along the route.
~ Exhibition and silent auction of exemplary student art works.
~ Raffle and silent auction of items donated by community members and business.
~ An Interactive Visual Experience featuring photography, drawing, painting, and ceramics.
~ Special Guest performance by Flamenco Guitarist GoPal Slavonic, plus musical entertainment featuring Kalayja Rain Simning.
~ Wine and beer tasting, featuring 5 local wineries and the Auburn Alehouse Brewery.
~ Tasty appetizers!

The Nevada Union Arts Guild and the Miners Foundry Cultural Center are pleased to co-sponsor this event.

After playing the Foundry last fall, Nico Vega spent several months as the opening band on Blondie’s most recent tour.  Reviewer Eli Watson said of their performance:  “Nico Vega demands your attention. A strange combination of Rage Against the Machine-esque guitar riffs, tasteful and intricate drumming and captivating lyrical content makes this three piece a band worth knowing about.  Front lady Aja Volkman, charming one second, instantly turned into a charismatic, otherworldly being as the group went through songs “Wooden Dollls,” “Gravity” and “Beast.”  Throbbing drums from Dan Epand provide a powerful base for guitarist Rich Koehler’s bluesy guitar and Volkman’s intimidating vocal delivery. Behind militaristic shouts of “stand tall” was a voice full of conviction as Volkman crooned over distorted, droning guitars, channeling her inner Janis Joplin for support.”

Don’t miss this amazing show!

The Miners Foundry’s beautiful Stone Hall was the perfect setting for the evening’s festivities.  Miners Foundry staff and former caterers from the Stonehouse Hospitality Academy, Dustin Fernandez and Donald Johnson, along with the Foundry’s Event Coordinator Kat Kress and Nevada City Film Festival volunteer Jill Locks created a beautiful and elegant dining room that included fresh flowers, soft light from candles and antique chandeliers, and music from Louis Prima, Dean Martin, Claudio Villa, Lou Monte, Jerry Vale, and Rosemary Clooney. At the end of the evening it was Clooney’s version of “Mambo Italiano” that ignited a jubilant mambo line that circled around the hall with guests dancing and laughing.

Full Circle Press designed and pressed exquisite menus for guests to take home and savor the evening.  Photographer and artist Darlene Freitas, owner of Freitas Studio Gallery in Nevada City, donated a stunning image taken during her three month journey of exploration and enlightenment in Italy.  Mr. Stephen DeSena, President of the Nevada County Italian Cultural Foundation presided over the evening as Master of Ceremonies.

Thank you to everyone who attended; to our amazing volunteers – Molly, Warren, Willow, Chris, Gretchen, Seth, Gayle, Ed, Larry, and Jill; KNCO Newstalk 830am; the Nevada County Italian Festival; Full Circle Press, Darlene Freitas, Robert Smith and his staff at The Old 5 Mile House, the hard-working staff at the Miners Foundry and the Nevada City Film Festival!  For more photos from the event go to our Facebook page.

The next event in the “Film & Food Series” is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on Saturday, May 12th.  For more information and to reserve your tickets go to www.minersfoundry.org