A Common History of the San Juan Ridge

A Chronicle of Fact, Fiction and Fable A Slide Show with Commentary by Hank Meals THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST…… 7 pm, Friday, MARCH 22nd, 2024. DOOR WILL OPEN AT 6:15PM There will be an intermission with refreshments available. IF YOU PURCHASED TICKETS FOR THE MARCH 1ST SHOW THAT WAS […]

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Valentine Erotiqué

An evening of erotic entertainment with burlesque, poetry and standup comedy, beer, wine and decadent deserts. Saturday, February 10th. Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 7pm. Don’t miss the hottest show of the year and a great chance to support the North Columbia Schoolhouse. This yearly benefit for our Cultural Center is always a […]

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Year of the Dragon Erotic Art

Group show ~ Call for Art This year’s erotic art show will include images,stories, allegories and hints of Dragons.All 2D media will be considered for this annualgroup show that will hang Jan.15- Feb 29th.Reception TBA Please apply here BY JANUARY 11TH, 2024

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Rumi by Moonlight

An evening of Rumi’s poetry in performance, read by Zara Houshmand with music by Robert Heirendt & Friends On a moonlit night in the magical forest setting of the North Columbia Schoolhouse amphitheater, poet & translator Zara Houshmand will read her translations of the great Sufi mystic poet, along with Robert Heirendt & Friends performing […]

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Three Women of the Ridge Art Show

Three Women of the Ridge Art Show Three women “Ridge” artists, with unique and distinct styles, will be joining together for a show running, the entire month of August, at the North Columbia School House Cultural Center, in Nevada City, CA. Join us as we celebrate the expression of creativity that is inspired by the […]

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Annual Calendar

Join us for another year of community events from the renowned Sierra Storytelling Festival to celebrations to honor and thank our members. We strive to provide programming that enhances our community life.

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Here’s a special hour of Storytelling on KVMR

Here a special hour of Storytelling on KVMR~ Sunday,September 13th:8-9pm   Sierra Storytelling Festival Fund   Please consider making a contribution to the Sierra Storytelling Fund using the form below. To continue offering this world-class program at our historic venue, we must cover all the costs associated with keeping the Schoolhouse looking fresh and available: […]

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Take a Virtual tour of The Diggins Are Alive!

Thank you for taking a virtual tour of the current show that is being shown at the North Columbia Schoolhouse. Click on any image for an enlargement and call (530)265-2826 to make an appointment to see them in person!

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Storytelling Festival goes on the Air

The Sierra Storytelling Festival will be on KVMR- this year only! Every Summer, for the past 35 years, the sloping lawn of the North Columbia Schoolhouse has filled with people from near and far, for the Sierra Storytelling Festival- a fun filled weekend of gathered community, delicious snacks and warm breezes, and of course, stories. […]

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