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Thursday, September 9, 2010

8th Annual Children's Open Show

September 09, 2010 -
September 18, 2010
Roseville, CA
Children, ages 5-13, interpret the theme "What Scares Me Most". Come and find out what young artists are scared of in our world. Artist and award...read more

Mixed Media

September 09, 2010 -
September 18, 2010
Roseville, CA
“Mixed Media” opens to the public on August 21 with diverse combinations of media, style and themes by artists Darlene Engellenner, Nancy...read more

Midflight: Current Work By Vern Peasenell

September 09, 2010 -
September 18, 2010
Roseville, CA
It’s all about time,” said Peasenell. “The effects of time, the wasting of time, the shortness of a lifetime.” The “Midflight” exhibit...read more

September Featured Artists - Auburn Old Town Gallery

September 09, 2010 -
September 30, 2010
Auburn, CA
Rebecca Martinez, Judith Monroe and Jan Rosenberg are the featured artists in Auburn Old Town Gallery for the month of September. Rebecca works...read more

Sapphires - September's Birthstone

September 09, 2010 -
September 30, 2010
Auburn, CA
Lucky September Birthdays celebrate this month with Sapphires! Sapphires come in many colors. Stop by Sierra Moon and check out all the jewelry...read more

North Tahoe Plein Air

September 09, 2010 -
September 12, 2010
Truckee, CA
Three days of painting by 28 plein air artists culminating in a Public Exhibition and Sale, September 11 and 12 at the Village at Northstar....read more

North Tahoe Plein Air At Northstar

September 09, 2010 -
September 13, 2010
Tahoe City, CA
Nationally known plein air artists from California, Nevada and Colorado will paint on location throughout North Lake Tahoe for three days. The...read more

Pastel over Acrylics Workshop

September 09, 2010
Roseville, CA
Pastel over Acrylics Instructor: Bonnie Armstrong Sept 8-9, 10am-1pm Cost: $90.00/student Sign up now! http://www.rosevillearts.org/education/workshops.html In...read more

Jazz at 808 with Jimmy Robinson & Friends

September 09, 2010
Auburn, CA
Now in its 8th season, Jazz at 808 is Placer County's only world class jazz series. Percussionist Jimmy Robinson is the driving force behind...read more

Large Felted Wool Wall Hanging

September 09, 2010
Newcastle, CA
In this class wool is your canvas and your paint. Watch your wool transform into a beautiful art form. Very creative and free-form, you will...read more

Friday, September 10, 2010

Reno Open Studios, An Artouring Event

September 10, 2010 -
September 12, 2010
Reno, NV
Reno Open Studio artists welcome you to one of the largest cultural happenings of Reno for 2010. The self guided driving tour to each artist’s...read more

The Drowsy Chaperone At Civic Theatre West

September 10, 2010 -
October 09, 2010
Roseville, CA
Civic Theatre West, formerly Magic Circle Theatre, will present 'The Drowsy Chaperone' beginning Sept. 10 at its Roseville Theater, 241 Vernon...read more

Colfax Drum Circle

September 10, 2010 Colfax, CA
The second Friday of each month. Come and make friends and enjoy this event of group drumming.read more

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Music For Peace On 9/11

September 11, 2010 Auburn, CA
Music for Peace on 9/11 features internationally acclaimed musicians Burke Shuchmann, cello; Brian Ganz, piano; and Yael Ronen, flute, performing...read more

Pastel Demonstration with Waif Mullins

September 11, 2010
Auburn, CA
On Saturday, September 11, pastel artist Waif Mullins will host a demonstration at The Arts Building Gallery. At this open-to-the-public event,...read more

6th Annual Roamin Angels Crusin' The Pines Car Art Show & Exhibit

September 11, 2010 -
September 12, 2010
Grass Valley, CA
An automotive art exhibit celebrating pre 1972 American vehicles. read more

Bow Tucks Tote Bag

September 11, 2010
Loomis, CA
A super sturdy tote bag for all your needs. Very stylish and trendy with lots of pockets to carry all your essentials. Choose the perfect fabric...read more

Embroidery Sampler Club

September 11, 2010
Loomis, CA
Come and join us as we add new stitches to our embroidery sampler at each session! Linda has put together a wonderful collection of over 80 different...read more

Knitted Golf Club Covers Class

September 11, 2010
Loomis, CA
Surprise your favorite golfer with a handknitted set of club covers to protect those precious woods. All you need to know is how to do the basic...read more

Thrive Family Arts Festival

September 11, 2010
Roseville, CA
Thrive Family Arts Festival: Grow with the Arts Saturday, September 11, 10am -2pm Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center 1600 Eureka...read more

- Special Music - Classic Rock & Soft Rock Celebration With Flat Rock Dan & Aaron

September 11, 2010 Colfax, CA
Dan has played with The Drifters, John Lee Hooker, Van Halen, Led Zepplin and Grand Funk Railroad! Music that will take you back to the good...read more

- Special Event - Meet The 1940 Pasadena Rose Queen

September 11, 2010 Colfax, CA
eauty pageants were not the same in 1940! Born in 1921, Margret Huntley Main was the 1940 Pasadena Rose Queen and she is here to tell you 'the...read more

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Nuno Felted Shrug Class

September 12, 2010
Loomis, CA
hether worn on top of your elegant holiday dress, as an extra Fall layer, or to dress up jeans, your nuno felted shrug will draw attention as...read more

Weekend Music In Colfax To Honor Grandparents

September 12, 2010
Colfax, CA
Local talent Tom Wernigg will play special music in his John Denver style to honor grandparents and so bring them with you! His CD ‘Already...read more

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Nuno Felted Silk & Wool Scarf

September 14, 2010
Loomis, CA
This class will explore making a felted fabric with natural fibers including wool, mohair, silk and angora. You will learn to felt these fibers...read more

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Third Thursdays Film Series

September 16, 2010 Auburn, CA
Every Third Thursday of the month, a classic picture for $8. Enjoy food, wine and music before the film beginning at 5:45. Dinner, wine and...read more

Cinema At The State presents a Special Event - 'Blade Runner: The Director's Cut' (1982)

September 16, 2010
Auburn, CA
Cinema at the State Third Thursdays Special Event - "Blade Runner: The Director's Cut" (1982) and a reception with special guest Sean Young....read more

Nuno Felted Pullover

September 16, 2010
Loomis, CA
This lightweight garment shows off the wonderful qualities of nuno felting. By learning this technique you will achieve a more summery piece...read more

Friday, September 17, 2010

Free Monthly Class: Tote Bag

September 17, 2010
Loomis, CA
Join us for our FREE monthly class. Feel free to bring your own supplies or purchase them from The Tin Thimble. A materials list will be available...read more

Ray Obiedo And Mambo Caribe

September 17, 2010
Auburn , CA
Mambo Caribe is made up of some of the finest jazz musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area. With it's heavy influence of Brazilian and Afro...read more

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Watercolor For Beginners

September 18, 2010 Rocklin, CA
This is a watercolor class designed or those who have never touched a brush! Experience this art media in a risk-free, success oriented environment....read more

Vino De Art - Wine, Art, Live Music & Exotic Car Celebration

September 18, 2010
Auburn, CA
Join in the fun at our 3rd annual Vino De Art - Wine, Art, Live Music & Exotic Car Celebration presented by the Caring Hearts Society of Auburn...read more

Introduction to Pastel

September 18, 2010
Auburn, CA
On Saturday, September 18, the Pastel Society of the West Coast will host an Introduction to Pastel at The Arts Building Gallery. At this FREE...read more

Vino De Art

September 18, 2010
Auburn, CA
Mark your calendars! You will not want to miss the ever popular Caring Hearts Society's 3rd Annual Vino De Art - Wine, Art, Live Music, and...read more

Community Drum Circle

September 18, 2010
Auburn, CA
~ Community Drum Circle ~ Join in creating a joyful community spirit! In circle, we will explore rhythm & harmony! ALL ARE WELCOME ~ new...read more

Felted Vessel Or Purse

September 18, 2010
Loomis, CA
Learn the fundamentals of felt making (without knitting) with a simple, seamless, felted vessel or purse. This class combines a variety of techniques...read more

Auburn Symphony In The Park - The Tradition Continues

September 18, 2010
Auburn, CA
The venerable Auburn Symphony, in its 23rd season, opens 2010-2011 with its popular free family concert, Auburn Symphony in the Park – The...read more

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Roseville Fall Antique Market

September 19, 2010
Roseville, CA
Over 50 Quality hand selected vendors from throughout the West Coast selling antiques and vintage furnishings for the home and garden. You'll...read more

Monday, September 20, 2010

Auditions For The Placer County Youth Orchestra

September 20, 2010 -
September 21, 2010
Roseville, CA
The Placer County Youth Orchestra Auditions are open to all musicians grades 6-college. The PCYO is a full symphony orchestra who's purpose is...read more

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Music In Our Schools - Meeting

September 21, 2010 Foresthill, CA
Music in our Schools meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.read more

Felted Clutch Purse Class

September 21, 2010
Loomis, CA
n this class we will use wool and other natural fibers to create a wonderful clutch purse. Explore using an array of colors and textures to make...read more

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Nuno Felted Silk & Wool Scarf

September 23, 2010
Loomis, CA
This class will explore making a felted fabric with natural fibers including wool, mohair, silk and angora. You will learn to felt these fibers...read more

The following are Ongoing Events

Carnegie Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru November 30, 2011 Roseville, CA
Call museum for special events or exhibits, opeing and closing times and days.read more

Roseville Telephone Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru November 30, 2011 Roseville, CA
Call museum for days and times, special events or exhibits, or visit their web site.read more

City of Roseville Parks and Recreation Arts and Culture Classes and Programs - ONGOING

Ongoing thru November 30, 2010 Roseville, CA
Go to the web page or call the main number for information on ongoing cultural arts events, classes and programs for children and adults. After...read more

Roseville Historical Society Meetings - ONGOING

Ongoing thru November 08, 2011 Roseville, CA
Call museum for times and special exhibits or events.read more

Colfax Heritage Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 31, 2015
Colfax, CA
Open daily, the Colfax Heritage Museum offers the visitor a look at the rich history of the Colfax area. The Depot Building also houses the Colfax...read more

Placer County Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 31, 2020 Auburn, CA
The Placer County Museum, open everyday 10:00 - 4:00, occupies the first floor of the historic 1898 County Courthouse overlooking Old Town Auburn....read more

Bernhard Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 31, 2020 Auburn, CA
The Bernhard House is an 1890's era Victorian farmhouse that sits on 2.3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds next to the Gold Country Fairgrounds...read more

Gold Country Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 31, 2020 Auburn, CA
The Gold Country Museum exhibits focus on Placer County's mining history. it is a museum that is particularly well suited to families. It offers...read more

Griffith Quarry Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 27, 2020 Penryn, CA
The Griffith Quarry Museum stands at the entrance of a 23 acre park with trails that meander through native California flora and past two historic...read more

Old Town Auburn Walking Tour - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 26, 2020 Auburn, CA
Join us every Saturday at 10:00 am for a FREE guided tour of Old Town Auburn! The tour begins at the Historic Courthouse in Auburn, located...read more

Forest Hill Divide Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru September 07, 2020 Foresthill, CA
The Forest Hill Divide Museum nestles serenely among giant sugar pines in LeRoy Botts Memorial Park, a block off the main street of Foresthill....read more

Golden Drift Museum - ONGOING

Ongoing thru September 07, 2020 Dutch Flat, CA
The Golden Drift Museum sits on the main street of Dutch Flat, a historic district and one of the Sierra's most charming and well-preserved gold...read more

Gioielli's Bead Night Out - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 15, 2010 Truckee, CA
Gioielli's Bead Night Out Join us for an evening of fun and creativity on the first and third Wednesday nights from 5-8 pm. We'll teach you...read more

Call To Artists - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 31, 2010 Fair Oaks, CA
New Artworks Gallery is accepting applications for new artists interested in becoming a member of their cooperative gallery.read more

Ongoing Classes - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 31, 2010
Rocklin, CA
This listing represents various classes Gayle Rappaport -Weiland offers during the year. Examples of some of the classes are Beginner Watercolor...read more

3rd Saturday Art Walk - ONGOING

Ongoing thru November 20, 2010 Roseville, CA
Downtown Roseville Art Galleries are open every 3rd Saturday (except December) from 6-9pm and host reception-style events with original art,...read more

Rent the Newly Refurbished Small Theatre in the State Theatre Building - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 30, 2011
Auburn, CA
Small theatre space available for rent. Stage size is 16' X 20' thrust style. Sound system, theatrical lighting House seats 130. Room Capacity...read more

First Thursday With Drinking With Clowns - ONGOING

Ongoing thru April 01, 2011 Reno, NV
Grab a beer, groove to the live music and check out the galleries at First Thursday. Sponsored annually by KTHX Radio and Great Basin Brewing...read more

Sing Me Your Story-dance Me Home - ONGOING

Ongoing thru September 30, 2010 Roseville, CA
“Sing Me Your Story, Dance Me Home” exhibition returns to the Maidu Museum through September 2010. This multi-media exhibition is based on...read more

The Power That Protects - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 26, 2010
Auburn, CA
Unity of Auburn is a spiritual community advancing a positive message that teaches people of all ages and faiths how to thrive in an ever changing...read more

ARTIST STUDIO RENTAL - LOWER HIGH STREET - ONGOING

Ongoing thru December 31, 2011 AUBURN, CA
Perfect space for one or more artists to use as a studio. The Studio is located on High Street and is approximately 1000 square feet with multiple...read more

Call to Artists: Lincoln Arts Christmas Show - ONGOING

Ongoing thru October 29, 2010 Lincoln, CA
Lincoln Arts is seeking artists for their annual “Christmas Show”. This show will offer works of art in diverse media for sale this coming...read more

Watercolor Painting - Friday afternoons at SVCC - ONGOING

Ongoing thru August 26, 2011 Colfax, CA
Paint togeter with other local watercolor painters- with sharing time. In art room at Sierra Vista Community Center. Call Connie at 273-8886...read more

Call To Artists - ONGOING

Ongoing thru September 12, 2010
Lincoln, CA
The Place! is one of Placer County's premier independent galleries. They are seeking artists to participate in their special fall shows. The...read more

Paint Mexico - ONGOING

Ongoing thru September 17, 2010 Lincoln, CA
Lincoln Arts is having their first “Paint Mexico Show”, an art exhibit dedicated to the Art and Culture of Mexico. Artists from Lincoln...read more

25 Featured Artists- Bold And Beautiful - ONGOING

Ongoing thru September 13, 2010
Sacramento, CA
“Bold and Beautiful” 25 Featured is an understatement for the work being shown at the Patris S12 Gallery in Sacramento. Gallery owner Patris...read more

Call To Artists Feats of Clay XXIV' Juror Announced - ONGOING

Ongoing thru February 04, 2011 Lincoln, CA
CALL TO ARTIST FROM LINCOLN ARTS & CULTURE FOUNDATION February 5, 2011 Deadline This is the 24th year of “Feats of Clay” as one...read more

Pastel Society Of The West Coast Membership Show - ONGOING

Ongoing thru October 02, 2010
Auburn, CA
In the months of August and September, The Arts Building Gallery will host the Pastel Society of the West Coast Annual Membership Show. This...read more

The Art Of James English Babcock: Northern California's Rural Countryside - ONGOING

Ongoing thru October 14, 2010
Auburn, CA
The artwork of Artist James English Babcock will be on exhibit from August 12th through October 14th, at Latitudes Restaurant, during Auburn's...read more

Auburn Art Walk - Linda Raynsford Mixed Media, Metal & Paint - ONGOING

Ongoing thru October 13, 2010
Auburn, CA
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Call To Artists For Poetry and Art - ONGOING

Ongoing thru September 30, 2010
Tahoe City, CA
“Poetry and Art” Call to artists for November in the Loft Express poetry through your art! Use a favorite poem, that either you or...read more

Call to Artists: Clayfest 2011 - ONGOING

Ongoing thru April 01, 2011 Lincoln, CA
Lincoln Arts and Culture Foundation invites ceramic artists working in the United States and its territories to participate in ClayFest 2011....read more

Call To Artists: Feats Of Clay Xxiv - ONGOING

Ongoing thru February 05, 2011
Lincoln, CA
Lincoln Arts invites artists to submit entries for Feats of Clay XXIV, one of the Nation’s most prestigious and unique juried international...read more

North Lake Tahoe Fabulous Fall Celebration - ONGOING

Ongoing thru November 30, 2010 Lake Tahoe-Truckee Region, CA
It’s fabulous in Tahoe, especially during the months of September, October and November when the region plays host to the annual North Lake...read more

Andy Skaff At Wolfdale's - ONGOING

Ongoing thru January 31, 2011
Tahoe City , CA
Andy Skaff's 5th annual exhibition and sale of landscape paintings will take place at Wolfdale's Restaurant starting September 7th and continuing...read more

Free Booths For Artists At Calling Back The Salmon Celebration - ONGOING

Ongoing thru October 23, 2010
Lincoln, CA
Bring your artwork and display and sell at: The Calling Back the Salmon Celebration, Oct. 23, 2010 at McBean Park in Lincoln. No charge. Bring...read more

Nicholson Blown Glass Open Saturdays - ONGOING

September 11, 2010 -
December 18, 2010
Auburn, CA
Nicholson Blown Glass will be open Saturdays from 10 to 4 with demonstrations from 11 to 3 beginning September 11. Stop by on your way along...read more

Our Precious Legacy - ONGOING

September 18, 2010 -
May 31, 2011
Roseville, CA
Native American Basket Exhibit featuring three generations of weavers, their baskets, their lives and the artistry of their creations. The...read more

Empowering Our People: Artistic Expressions Of Native American Children - ONGOING

September 20, 2010 -
March 31, 2011
Roseville, CA
This exhibit showcases the colorful artwork of Native American Children ages 5-12 from the American Indian Education Program of the Sacramento...read more

Open Call To Artists For Exhibits In 2011 - ONGOING

September 20, 2010 -
November 30, 2010
Tahoe City, CA
North Tahoe Arts is accepting applications for 2011 exhibits. The exhibits change monthly and there are two galleries. Exhibits can be solo...read more

Calling Holiday Artists And Crafters - ONGOING

September 20, 2010 -
November 01, 2010
Tahoe City, CA
Calling Artists, and Crafters for a December Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival In the Corison Loft for one weekend December 3 through December...read more


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