PLUMAS COUNTY ARTS & EVENTS

April - June 2008 Volume #2

The Plumas County Arts & Events Calendar is published quarterly by Plumas Arts (PA), mailed directly to our members and to members of county chambers of commerce and distributed at the Plumas County Art Gallery, libraries, motels, museums and the business offices of our advertisers. It is funded, in part, with limited advertising sales and support from Plumas Corporation. Events that are open to the public will be listed at no cost on a space available basis in the calendar and on our web site at www.plumasarts.org . Plumas Arts maintains a Master Calendar of Events for Plumas County. Contact us during your event planning process at (530) 283-3402 or info@plumasarts.org .

April 

April is Student Art Month at Plumas Arts.

5 Saturday
The Feather Art Affair, Feather River Community Center, Portola, 10AM-4PM, Artist's Reception and Membership Mixer 5:30-7PM. 6 one-hour art workshops featuring different mediums such as watercolors, scrapbooking, drawing, and more. $10/adults $5/12 and under per workshop, $35 for an all-day pass. 832-4518 or featherarts.org

6 Sunday
Taylorsville Community Grange Brunch, 9AM-1PM. $8, 12 & under $4 ea. Call ahead to confirm. 284-7480

8-9 Tuesday & Wednesday 2 Day Puppetry Workshop with Wendy Froud, Chalet View Lodge, Portola, 10AM-5PM. Create a Muppet-style puppet. $375. Contact Sherri Morgan sherri@imaginosis.com to register.

8 Tuesday
Mohawk Valley Artists Guild Meeting, Mohawk Community Resource Center, corner of Hwys 70 & 89, 7PM. 836-1217

9 Wednesday
Plumas Audubon Society Meeting, Feather River College, 7PM. Bob Battagin talks about American Valley birds. 283-2939

10 Thursday
Words & Music Quincy, Morning Thunder Café, Quincy, 7PM. A monthly series of acoustic music and the spoken word featuring Rob Wade. Sign up for Open Mic at the door. $3. Sponsored by Plumas Arts. 283-3402

11-13 Friday - Sunday
3 Day Sculpting Workshop with Wendy Froud, Chalet View Lodge, Portola, 10AM-5PM. Construct a fairy or other fantastical creature. $585. Contact Sherri Morgan sherri@imaginosis.com to register.

12 Saturday
Taste of Plumas, Tulsa Scott Building,Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, 5:00PM. Taste of Plumas offers a great chance to take a tour of at least 20 of the best culinary establishments in Plumas County in a single location. But maybe the best part is to be able to meet the chefs, owners and staff that would love to entice you for a more extensive dining experience. The event will also feature wine pairings, a silent auction and a quilt show.
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Our first Taste of Plumas was an extraordinarily well received, sold out event. Make sure you are at the table for this 2nd annual Plumas County culinary extravaganza..

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Pre-sale only $30 for Plumas Arts members, or $35 for nonmembers, includes a souvenir wine glass. If you are not a member you could use this event as an opportunity to join Plumas Arts with your ticket purchase and commence your membership support and savings with this initial investment. 283-3402 or plumasarts.org

14 Monday Quincy Reading Group, 7PM. "The Whistling Season" by Ivan Doig. Mary Weddle for more information 283-5351.

Chester Piece Makers, Memorial Hall, 7PM. 258-3901

16 Wednesday
Plumas County Jazz Night, Town Hall Theatre, Quincy, 7PM. Features jazz/pop performing groups from Chester, Greenville, & Portola high schools. Plumas Arts is honored to host this annual event as a celebration for students & community alike as each group will be able to perform and enjoy the other performances from our neighboring schools. Donation at the door. 283-3402

17 Thursday
Quincy Crazy Quilters Monthly Meeting, St. John's Catholic Church Hall, 6PM. 283-1851

18 Friday
Words & Music Portola, Feather Community Art Center, 7PM. A monthly series of acoustic music and the spoken word featuring Code Bluegrass. Sign up for Open Mic at the door. $3. Sponsored by Plumas Arts. 283-3402

19-20, Saturday & Sunday
16th Annual Cabin Fever Quilt Show, Portola Memorial Hall, Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 10AM-4PM. 832-0446

19 Saturday
Humans for Humanity Festival, Dame Shirley Park, Quincy, 10AM-4PM. Live music, multicultural cuisine, dance from around the world and more. Free.

Cribbage for Community, Pangaea Café , 6-9PM. All proceeds to benefit local projects. $20 entrance fee.

A.C.T. Mystery Dinner, Quincy Vets Hall, 6:30PM. Full-course dinner accompanies this St. Paddy's Day themed mystery play, a benefit for ACT. Sean Conry and the Quincy Culinary Arts prepare the dinner. Buy a clue for $1. Tickets $30/ea or $300/table of 10, available at Epilog Books and Plumas Arts office. Call Cherry Shipp at 283-6510 or 283-3903

20 Sunday
Feather River Dixieland Jazz Society Concert, Graeagle Community Hall, 12:30-5:30PM. Featuring Natural Gas and Polly's Hot Poppers. $5 non-members, $3 members. 836-1373

23 Wednesday
Earth Day Bazaar, Quincy PCOE Lawn, 1-5PM. Earth Day information & activities including creek clean-up, info booths, live music, recycled goods swap, recycled art show, food and more.

Community Dinner, Methodist Church, 6-8PM. Prepared by Quincy Natural Foods. Free.

Kahurangi: Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand, Quincy Town Hall Theatre, doors open 7PM. The culminating event of Earth Day, Kahurangi presents a collection of vibrant traditional Maori culture, music and dance styles dating back to 900AD when their first migration through Polynesia took them from Hawaiki to New Zealand. General admission is $20, Plumas Arts members pay $15. 283-3402 or plumasarts.org.

24 Thursday
Words & Music Chester, Pizza Factory, Chester, 7PM. Featuring St. Andrews Academy Drama Production. Sign up for Open Mike at the door. $3. Sponsored by Plumas Arts. 283-3402

25-26 Friday & Saturday
Disney's The Jungle Book for Kids, Quincy Town Hall Theatre, Fri 7PM and Sat 1PM. dramaworks will be presenting their first all-children's musical. Advance tickets at Quincy Natural Foods and Epilog Books. Adults $7, children $3. 283-1956

25 Friday
Feather River College Student Art Exhibit Opening Reception, Pangaea Café , 6PM. The exhibit is open to anyone who has taken an art class at FRC in Fall 2007 and Spring 2008. Works are due at the FRC Art Department on April 16. Show will run through May 18. 283-0202

Talent Night at the Tavern, Taylorsville Tavern, 7PM. Free.

26 Saturday
Earth Day at Heart K, Heart K Ranch near Taylorsville, 10AM-4PM. Celebrate Earth Day with fun educational activities, restoration work and more. Free. Chili lunch $3 ea. Bring your own beverages. Sponsored by the Feather River Land Trust. 283-5758

28 Monday
Cabin Fever Quilters, Portola Library, 6PM. 832-0446