Submitted to the Sierra Sun
As the State-Local Partner with California Arts Council in Nevada County, Nevada County Arts Council has announced the re-granting of $12,600 among six cultural organizations serving communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Ana Mendez, Tracy Pepper and Daniela Fernández of Color Me Human.
Photo courtesy of Tracy Pepper
Photo by David Wong
Photo courtesy Amee Madeiros
Eliza Tudor, Executive Director, says, “Our application season for Nevada County CARES for the Arts closed in mid-December and we have been thrilled with the caliber of work of our applicants. Each organization showed integrity in serving different communities of color through creativity and the arts, and, as we turn the corner on a New Year, we are pleased to be able to reward their work.”
Staff Writer
The two sides in the debate over Measure S, the proposed revision to Nevada County’s medical marijuana ordinance on the Nov. 4 ballot, are up in arms about more than just the smell of marijuana and whether additional grow sites would result from the new proposal.
In recent days, “Yes on S” supporters say Nevada County officials are violating election law by using county letterhead on the official ballot statement opposing the measure, and by allowing Tuesday night’s gathering in favor of rejecting Measure S and keeping the existing county medical marijuana ordinance intact, to take place at the county’s Rood administration building in Nevada City.
WHEN: Jan. 14 through Jan. 24, 2021
WHERE: Online
For many people, there is simply nothing better than watching a film on a giant screen, while eating popcorn in the dark. For others, watching a movie from the comfort of their own home is the ultimate pleasure. This year, as movie theaters have been forced to close, the big screen option is more of a challenge, but can still be done through the magic of technology and with the help of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, as they bring the opportunity to watch over 100 films, including 13 world premieres, on whatever size screen you can manage!