Events - Coming Soon
What: The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery, a Sierra Turnpike Players Production
When: Fri. & Sat., Nov. 22 & 23 @7pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre, Downieville
What: The Downieville School Holiday Show and Baked Goods Auction
When: Sat. Dec. 7 @ 4pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre, Downieville
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Returns
April 4, 5, & 6 2025
Tickets on sale Friday Feb. 28, 2025
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and annual presentation of films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, environment and adventure & exploration.
Come enjoy adventure and travel from a seat in the historic Yuba Theatre in Downieville, California in the scenic Sierra Nevada.
Past Events
What: Forest City Applefest
When: Sun. Oct.13
Where: Forest City, Sierra County
Music by Captain Kitten and the Chicken Fried Cats was funded through the Art & Music Sponsorship program from Sierra County Arts Council
What: Downieville Mountain Brewfest
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2-6pm
Where: Main St. Downieville
What: Sierra Valley Art & Ag Trail
When: Sat. Sept. 21 from 10-4
Where: The Sierra Valley
What: Home Grown Talent Open Mic come share your talent on the stage of the historic Yuba Theatre Admission $5 Performers Free
When: Sunday, Sept. 1 @7:30pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
What: Home Grown Talent Open Mic come share your talent on the stage of the historic Yuba Theatre Admission $5 Performers Free
When: Sunday, Sept. 1 @7:30pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
What: Music at the Mine: Mumbo Gumbo
When: Saturday, August 24 @7:30pm
Where: Kentucky Mine Amphitheater, Sierra City
What: Ice Cream Social
When: Aug 3, 2024 from 12-2pm
Where: The North Yuba River Hall, 318 Commercial St., Downieville
What: Yuba Salmon Study Community Meeting
When: Sat. July 23 @5:30pm
Where: North Yuba River Hall, 318 Commercial St., Downieville
What: Mean Girls Movie Night
When: Sat. July 20
Pre-Party Pink Cocktails at the St. Charles 6:30pm
Movie starts at 7:00pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre, 212 Main St., Downieville
We appreciated our Movie Night crew, Kristie, Nigel, Riley, Theresa and Tessa. Everyone had a wonderful time, especially dancing in the aisles to the Jingle Bell Rock. We plan to make a movie special event part of our summer line-up in the future.
What: “Frire Lines” a world premiere film from Patagonia
When: Fri. July 12. Happy Hour at the Boomtown Backyard @4:30pm. Doors to the Yuba Theatre open at 5:30pm.
Where: The Yuba Theatre
What: Home Grown Talent Open Mic come share your talent on the stage of the historic Yuba Theatre Admission $5 Performers Free
When: Fri. 5 July @7:30pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
What: 4th of July in Sierra County
When: A variety of activities over four days from July 4th thru July 6
Where: Downieville, Loyalton and Sierra City
What: Rita Hosking with Sean Feder American Folk Music
When: Sat. June 22 @7pm
Where: The North Yuba River Hall, Downieville
What: Sierra Buttes and Lakes Basin Art Exhibition and Book Release Featuring 15 local Artists and Writers
When: When: Opening Reception Sun. June 9 @ 1pm and Continuing through Sun. June 16 from 12noon-3pm
Where: The North Yuba River Hall, 318 Commercial St., Downieville
Sierra Buttes and Lakes Basin Art Exhibition: Enjoy art, photography and writings by Sierra County artists in celebration of the iconic Sierra Buttes and Lakes Basin region. Works exhibited are created by artists featured in the "Sierra Buttes and Lakes Basin" book created by the Sierra County Land Trust for the project "Preserving the Sierra Buttes and Lakes Basin in a Changing Environment".
Katie O’Hara-Kelly works on the book in her home studio
Photo Image by Mary Davey for the book cover
The Sierra Buttes and Lakes Basin region is one of the most compelling visual features of the Sierra Nevada. The craggy, snow-covered Buttes form a dramatic alpine backdrop to the Basin's high elevation lakes. The Sierra County Land Trust’s(SCLT) mission is to protect and preserve this incredible landscape as a legacy for future generations. Partnering with the Sierra County Arts Council and local artists, the SCLT is creating a book of writings, photography, history and art celebrating our beautiful Sierra Buttes and Lakes Basin. The Upstate Creative Corps program, from the California Arts Council, is funding the book titled “The Sierra Buttes and Lakes Basin: Protecting the Sierra One Place at a Time”. The book will feature local artists, photographers, and writers including Katie O’Hara-Kelly, Darby Hayes, Mark Stevenson, Mary Davey, Paul Guffin, Hank Meals, Steve Carlton, John Wagner, B.J. Jordan, Sugie Barker, Marjorie Voorhees, and Margie Miller. North Yuba Naturalist, author, photographer and artist, Katie O’Hara-Kelly has done an incredible job laying out and editing the book which is planned to be released this spring. We are so grateful to have her experience and expertise to bring this book together. Laurie Obelholtzer of the SCLT has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition with the hope that the book will help to fulfill the SCLT mission to preserve this incredible landscape. The book will be accompanied by an art show showcasing contributors and scheduled to open the evening of June 9, 2024 at the North Yuba River Hall in Downieville. Learn more about the Sierra County Land Trust: https://www.sierracountylandtrust.org/.
What: Headwaters Stained Glass Windows by Marjorie Voorhees Official Unveiling
When: Sat. May 25 from 3-4
Where: The Old School House, Loyalton
What: Corinne West Transformation in Song
When: Sat. May 11 @7pm
Where: The North Yuba River Hall, Downieville
What: The Mad Hatter Tea Party
When: Sat. April 20th @ 12noon
Where: The North Yuba River Hall, Downieville
What: The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
When: Fri, Sat, Sun, April 5,6,& 7
Where: The Yuba Theatre, Downieville
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Returns
April 5, 6, & 7 2024
Online ticket sales end Wed. April 3 @ 12midnight - Tickets will still be available locally at the Downieville Day Spa and at the door.
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and annual presentation of films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, environment and adventure & exploration.
Come enjoy adventure and travel from a seat in the historic Yuba Theatre in Downieville, California in the scenic Sierra Nevada.
What: Sierra County Poetry Out Loud Competition
When: Wed. Feb. 7@6pm
Where: Sierra City Community Hall, 13 Castagna Alley, Sierra City, CA 96125
Poetry Out Loud is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. The competition is one of memorization and recitation. The competition is county wide for high school students. The Sierra County Champion will go on to the State Competition in Sacramento and from there the winner goes to the National Competition in Washington, D.C. Paul Guffin is the Sierra County Poetry Out Loud Coordinator. He invites the public to attend and emphasizes that no photography or recording is permitted. The venue originally advertised has changed to the Sierra City Community Hall, 13 Castagna Alley in Sierra City. Sierra County Arts Council is State-Local Partner with the California Arts Council who provides support for Poetry Out Loud.
What: Valentine’ Day Card Making Class
When: Tues. Feb. 6 @5:30pm
Where: The North Yuba River Hall, Downieville
What: Downieville School Holiday Show and Baked Goods Auction
When: Sat. Dec. 9th @ 4PM
Where: The Yuba Theatre, Downieville
What: Dogsbreath Devereaux - a melodrama presented by the Sierra Turnpike Players
When: Fri. Nov. 17, 2023 @ 7PM
Sat. Nov. 18, 2023 @ 7PM
Where: The Yuba Theatre, Downieville
October 28, 2023
Tour begins at the Tin Cup Diggins across the bridge next to the Masonic Hall on Commercial St.
Time: 3pm
$5 Seniors & Students & Kids
$10 Adults
What: Sierra Valley Art & Ag Trail
When: Sat. Sept. 23
Where: The Sierra Valley
What: Home Grown Talent Open-Mic
When: Sun. Sept. 3
Where: The Yuba Theatre
We will miss our MC Riley Pearmund who is going off to University this fall
What: Movie Nights at the Yuba Theatre: True Grit
When: Fri. Sept. 1
Where: The Yuba Theatre
What:Music at the Mine, Island of Black and White
When: Sat. Aug 12 @7:30pm
Where: Kentucky Mine Amphitheatre, Sierra City
What: GREAT GATSBY! Plumas-Sierra Cattlewomen Present a Murder Mystery Dinner
When: Aug. 12, 2023 @5pm
Where: Lost Marbles Sierra Valley Ranch
Everyone enjoyed the day and enjoyed the ICE CREAM. Including:
Stinson Beach Lemon Special by Sarah
Frosty’s Fudge Caramel Swirl by Joan
I want Smore by Tessa & Rudy
Tiramisou by Geoffry
Vietnamese Coffe by Alex
Mexican Hot Chocolate by Leah
Brown Butter Pecan by Laurie
Oreo Cookie by Mary
Mouth Watering Orangeade by Earlene
Heavenly Heath by Sierra
What: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
When: Aug 4 @7:30pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
What: Shanghi Noon
plus two bonus short films
When: July 14 @7:30pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
Coming to The Yuba Theater on the Downieville Classic Weekend prior to our feature film, two Patagonia short films.
What: Forest City Quilt & Doll Show
When: Sat. July 15 from 11am-4pm
Where: Forest City
What: Home Grown Talent
When: Sun. July 2 @7:30pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
4th of July in Sierra County
What: Music at the Mine: Kyle Ledson & Broken Compass Bluegrass
When: Sat. June 24 @7pm
Where: Kentucky Mine Amphitheater
What: Downieville Elementary Spring Performance
When: Tues. June 6, 2023 @ 6pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
What: A Theatre Story, a short film by Riley Pearmund
When: Thurs. May 18, 2023 @ 4pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
What: DHS Drama presentation of The Great Gatsby
When: Fri. & Sat. May 26 & 27, 2023 @ 6pm
Where: The Yuba Theatre
Celebrating the Headwaters of the
North Yuba River
that Connects, Cleans, and Nourishes our
Watershed Communities and the entire Golden State,
See you in 2023!
Damp Earth Art Show, Stakerholders Forum, After Party
Sierra County Arts Council is pleased to support Musica Sierra and Musical Headwaters
Lost Marbles Ranch
Owen & Lindsay McIntosh of Musica Sierra
Fire Grace & Ash
Fire
Quilt by JJ Holingsworth raffle in support of Music Sierra
Musica Sierra
presents a special event on
December 11, 2021 at Loyalton’s Milton Gottardi Museum
DOORS ARE AT 530PM
SHOW BEGINS AT 630PM
*admission’s free for all students
Critically acclaimed pianist Carolyn Enger’s Resonating Earth is a multimedia solo piano performance that creates a meditative space for listeners to engage with music and environmental art, in order to directly inspire environmental action afterwards.
Resonating Earth is an hour-long cinematic concert in collaboration with imagery from video artist and Peabody-winning producer Elliott Forrest (WQXR), artist and activist J. Henry Fair, and visual storyteller Myles Aronowitz, Resonating Earth pairs music from the Baroque period to the present with arresting natural imagery.
This diverse program invites the audience to think about a range of periods, locations, and communities, and to reflect on the relationship between humans and nature––from the environment’s impact on composer output, to human impact in the era of industrial acceleration.
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Applefest Cancelled
We regret to announce that the Applefest has been cancelled due to winter storms. Thank you to everyone who has made this event so special over the years. This event supports the Forest City Historical Association.
Rock Band Performance
In collaboration with Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District and the Sierra Schools Foundation the Rock Band summer workshop had their first performance at the Boomtown Lounge in Downieville on September 17, 2021. It was a wonderful evening of community and amazing music. Two bands play: Messes in Dresses and Aneurysm
Arts Education is always a priority for the Arts Council. This year we are supporting in-class instruction, field trips, assemblies and programs in Sierra County Schools. Our goal is to being arts education to every student in Sierra County.
Our Partner Musica Sierra Presents a Live Performance
THE RED HOOP SINGERS
May 22nd, 2021 | 2-4 pm
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT SERIES
This free event will be Musica Sierra's first in person concert since the start of the pandemic. Taking place in the heart of Loyalton, the concert will be outside at the Sierra Valley Event Center. With interactive musical booths from the Discovery Museum and Nevada Museum of Art, this family fun-fest will be rejuvenating for all members of our community, young and old! Community partners include First 5 Sierra, Sierra County Arts Council, Nevada County Arts Council, with funding support from the California Arts Council
Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously to our first live virtual event. We raised $3,700 to support Arts Education in Sierra County Schools. Thank you to our partners Sierra Plumas Joint Unified School District, The Sierra Schools Foundation and Musica Sierra A special thank you to Niecea Freeman, Amber Baca-Sainsbury, and Patrick Wilson who did an incredible job organizing this event. Thank you to the students and staff of Downieville School We would also like to thank our generous business partners and community members who sponsored this event:
Downs Tax prep, Sabrina at the Forks, Carriage House, The Lure, Sierra Pines, Downieville River Inn, The Mountain Messenger, Cold Rush, The Sierra County Historical Society, Riverside Mountain Lodge, Sierra Frontier Medical, Inc., Downieville Outfitters, Sardine Lake Resort, James Berardi, Niecea Freeman, Helm's St. Charles Bed & Breakfast, Mary & Allen Wright, Frank & Bette Jo Lang, Wendy Bergstrom, the Church's, Allison Baca, Two Rivers Cafe, Downieville Grocery Store, Gilded Drifter, Coyote Creek, Sierra Valley Home Center, Lombardi Mercantile, Jan Hamilton, Sierra City Mercantile, the Fillos, Downieville Day Spa, & Sierra Hardware!