THE CEREMONY
Wed. April 19, 2006 . 5 to 7pm . Free Admission
City Hall, Nevada Theatre, Broad Street
Sponsored by Robinson Enterprises and Citizens Bank of Nevada County
150 years of successful survival – not to mention vibrant and thriving at this advanced age – absolutely requires a ceremony. Join Nevada City in kicking off the 4-day event that commemorates this incorporation date and the articles of incorporation that reside in the State of California archives. Presentations by Mayor Conley Weaver and local dignitaries; opening night of Ron Sturgell’s Historic Nevada City photo exhibit & video; with cake for all, plus wine (no host bar) & complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
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THE LAND
Thu. April 20 . 7 to 9pm . Free Admission
Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City
Sponsored by Paul Law Realty GMAC Real Estate and Omega Home Loans
& additionally funded by The Living History Centre
It is truly the land and geography that has attracted all the waves of immigration to Nevada City. In California, John Muir above all embodies that spirit of our natural surroundings. Join us as we celebrate his birthday through performance and music.
JOHN MUIR IN HEAVEN:
THE NEVADA, CALIFORNIA CONNECTION
A multimedia tribute with conservationist, author & John Muir interpreter John Olmstead, actress & author Sands Hall; author Chris Enss; nature poet Stephen Hein; singer/musician Peter Wilson; actor Van Dart; Mark Twain interpreter Chris LeGate; Skip Alan Smith, host of KVMR's “Dreamwalk”; and the Maggie McKaig Musical Ensemble – showcasing John Muir in Heaven, a one-act play.
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THE GOLD
Fri. April 21 . 6:30 to 9pm . Free Admission (ticket required)
ALL AVAILABLE TICKETS HAVE BEEN RELEASED
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no-show ticket holder seats will be released at 6:15pm
– please line-up prior to this time outside the theatre
Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad Street, Nevada City
Sponsored by ERA Cornerstone Realty Group and Olympic Mortgage & Investment Company
The precious metal underground contributed to the rapid development of Nevada City and laid the base for its incorporation and California’s statehood. For the first time, individuals – not kings or sultans – could have gold for the taking. Culture, commerce and corruption flourished as the world rushed in to stake its claim.
THE GOLD RUSH AND ITS IMPACT
Hosted by Chris LeGate as Mark Twain with historian and author Gary Kurutz from the California State Library; with music by Rick Toles; a showing of 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America -- Part 6: Gold Rush (theatrical premiere, direct from The History Channel telecast on April 11); a staged reading of excerpts from Diary of a 49er by Foothill Theatre Company; and the BID’s Windows on History photo exhibit.
Tickets available at Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main St. (530) 265-2692
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THE PARTY
Sat. April 22 . breakfast to pub closing
Downtown Nevada City . Restaurants, Pubs, Wineries, & Retail Shops
Since the days of the Gold Rush, Nevada City has always known how to throw a great party. Starting with breakfast, the local merchants will be featuring food and libation from 1856. Performers in period dress will appear in town throughout the day.
EVENING RESTAURANT & PUB CRAWL (download PDF file with event details, 252kb)
When the “mines” close, the evening will bring a Restaurant & Pub Crawl as Nevada City reverts to its historic gold mining roots. $10 will get you a Crawl Packet with a free drink coupon, a crawl map (with the menus of each participating restaurant & pub), a commemorative metal miner’s cup (to be filled as you make your rounds), and entry in a drawing for prizes after visiting 4 establishments. Come dressed in period costume if you’d like to immerse yourself in the past. Local actors in 1856 dress and historic retail displays will transport the town back to the height of the Gold Rush.
$10 Crawl Packets available at restaurants, pubs or Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
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You’re Invited
Join us in Nevada City for four educational, entertaining and outright fun days as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of our April 19, 1856 incorporation in California.
History of Nevada City
Read Maria Brower’s comprehensive chronological history of Nevada City. Click here.
Restaurant & Pub Crawl Info
Download PDF file (252kb) with all the details about this all-day and all-night party in downtown Nevada City on Saturday, April 22.
Commemorative Poster
This limited edition 16" by 20" commemorative poster has been designed & donated by local graphic artist LeeAnn Brook and features an 1886 oil painting by W.J. Straight which hangs in the Nevada Lodge #13 Free & Accepted Masons. Copies are available for sale at the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and retail outlets in downtown Nevada City for $5. Sales benefit the 4-day celebration.
Event Poster
Download an Acrobat PDF file. (560kb)
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