July 22, 1965 (20 pages)

5 July 22, 1965.Nevada County Nugget An anonymous donation of $2,500 and many smaller contributions has given the Liberal Arts Commission of Nevada City a,strong push toward realization of a dream that the Century old Nevada Theater could be revitalized again to serve the community. Built in 1865, the theater now known as the®Cedar Theater, could emerge as a handsome, dignified structure of which the community could be proud. The idea of revitalizing the old building into a needed multipurpose theater took real direction when the Liberal Arts Commission was formed about a year ago. The main objective of the group was to secure a theater for the area, A secondary aimwas to foster educational, cultural and other entertain ment activities-for the community. The idea of a theater here has been tied in with the expressed interest of officials at the Davis campus of the University of California in establishing a summer theater program here for the campus drama department. The idea of using the theater for university extension courses was also advanced. Work Of Liberal Arts Commission The thing holding up the project was the lack of housing. This lack of a theater sparked the Liberal Arts Commission formation here. Since its start, the Liberal Arts Commission had conducted four fundraising ventures. In its most ambitions project, final preparations and rehersals are underway for the gala celebration of the 100th birthday of the Nevada Theater. The commission has enlisted expert community help in negotiating forthetheater and purchase isnow feasible according to ‘commission spokesmen. To make this a reality, the support of the community is needed especially in funding the project. Widespread interest has been expressed about how to make a contribution tothis project. The Liberal Arts Commission isa nonprofit corporation and subscribing members contribute $10 to $50; contributing members $50 to $100; donors $100 to $500 and patrons $500.or more. General members pay annual dues of $1. Residents wishing to contribute to the work of the commission may call president Mrs, Isabel Hefelfinger at 265-2979 or treasurer Mrs. Mary Cox at 265 -4806. MRS, ISABEL HEFELFINGER, president of the Liberal Arts Commission, and Fred Forsman confer on the theaterical production in front of the partially completed stage, ‘hae 8 ARDIS BELL will play the part of. Nevada C Emma Nevada. Ly ity's world-renowned singer, I OO EE olen Sea ET GE GS LER iOpen bt itm, SCOTT FAIRCLOUGH of Nevada City is one of a large group of children and adults who help redecorate the interior of the old Nevada Theater, BI ERE ROI ELE EEE I ess HET Eas 4 Fe EES pee Community Prepares For The Big Centennial Show More Money Needed To Continue Victorian Elegance Will Highlight Events Of Centennial Celebration In an atmosphere of the Gay Nineties and Victorian elegance the ladies of the Liberal Arts Commission will serve a buffet supper of dainties popular in the 19th century following the production July 31 of Golden Days, a historical extravaganza marking the centennial of the old Nevada Theater also known as the Nevada City Opera House. The supper and dancing to the music of Will Covey band from Yuba City will be held in the Nevada City Elks Hall. On the bill of fare designed to thrill the most sophisticated palates, Mrs. Leland Lewis, dance and supper chairman, has listed such items as boned turkey, Virginia baked ham, pickled baby beef tongues, water cress sandwiches, aspic, mousee, salads and fruit compote. Mrs, Lou Christie is menu consultant for these tasty viands, Food Needed For Theater Dinner A food committee of the Liberal Arts Commission of Nevada City isnow preparing a telephone campaign to obtain food for the midnight supper to be held in conjunction with the Nevada Theater. Gala on July 31. This committee will be contacting residents to ask them to donate salads, layer. cakes, potatoe salad and pies, Local residents who-are-not contacted by the committee and wish to contribute food for this event may callcommittee chairman, Mrs. Sally Lewis at 2655017. reese Grumbacher Pretested Oils Gainsborough Oils Academy Water Colors Oil Pastels Soft Pastels Praug Chalk Sticks Quicks &. Oil Sticks Orthello Coloured Charcoal Permanent Pigments Liquitex Acrylic 120 W. MAIN ST., GRASS VALLEY, PH, 273-4288 which will be servedinan antique setting at midnight. Meanwhile the after-the-show crowd will take part in dancing and watch a group of dancers go through the intricate movements of the Schottische, quadrille and that. most romantic of all dance steps, the waltz. Festivities in the Elks Hall will open with a grand march and the introduction of dignitaries, The liberal arts group met in emergency session last week ana scheduled an additional performance of Golden Days for Friday July 30th. The action was taken because of a heavy ticket demand and to accomodate the Nevada City Volunteer Fire Department, which is holding its annual party July 31st. — BE OUR GUEST 10 Day Free Trial In Your Home Or Office ELECTRIC WATER COOLER! : En . inant col : . water for i better tasting, ; more satisi fying drinks / any time We'll put this compact Oasis Electric Water Cooler in your home or office absolutely FREE OF ANY CHARGE, for 10 days, PLUS ‘ Two 5-gallon bottles of healthful, refreshing Sierra Spring Water, PH. 273 3331 SIERRA SPRING WATER CO. Grass Valley

5 July 22, 1965..Nevada County Nugget An anonymous donation of $2,500 and many smaller contributions has given the Liberal Arts Commission of Nevada City a,strong push toward realization of a dream that the Century old Nevada Theater could be revitalized again to serve the community. Built in 1865, the theater now known as the®Cedar Theater, could emerge as a handsome, dignified structure of which the community could be proud. The idea of revitalizing the old building into a needed multipurpose theater took real direction when the Liberal Arts Commission was formed about a year ago. The main objective of the group was to secure a theater for the area, A secondary aimwas to foster educational, cultural and other entertain ment activities-for the community. The idea of a theater here has been tied in with the expressed interest of officials at the Davis campus of the University of California in establishing a summer theater program here for the campus drama department. The idea of using the theater for university extension courses was also advanced. Work Of Liberal Arts Commission The thing holding up the project was the lack of housing. This lack of a theater sparked the Liberal Arts Commission formation here. Since its start, the Liberal Arts Commission had conducted four fundraising ventures. In its most ambitions project, final preparations and rehersals are underway for the gala celebration of the 100th birthday of the Nevada Theater. The commission has enlisted expert community help in negotiating forthetheater and purchase isnow feasible according to ‘commission spokesmen. To make this a reality, the support of the community is needed especially in funding the project. Widespread interest has been expressed about how to make a contribution tothis project. The Liberal Arts Commission isa nonprofit corporation and subscribing members contribute $10 to $50; contributing members $50 to $100; donors $100 to $500 and patrons $500.or more. General members pay annual dues of $1. Residents wishing to contribute to the work of the commission may call president Mrs, Isabel Hefelfinger at 265-2979 or treasurer Mrs. Mary Cox at 265 -4806. MRS, ISABEL HEFELFINGER, president of the Liberal Arts Commission, and Fred Forsman confer on the theaterical production in front of the partially completed stage, ‘hae 8 ARDIS BELL will play the part of. Nevada C Emma Nevada. Ly ity's world-renowned singer, I OO EE olen Sea ET GE GS LER iOpen bt itm, SCOTT FAIRCLOUGH of Nevada City is one of a large group of children and adults who help redecorate the interior of the old Nevada Theater, BI ERE ROI ELE EEE I ess HET Eas 4 Fe EES pee Community Prepares For The Big Centennial Show More Money Needed To Continue Victorian Elegance Will Highlight Events Of Centennial Celebration In an atmosphere of the Gay Nineties and Victorian elegance the ladies of the Liberal Arts Commission will serve a buffet supper of dainties popular in the 19th century following the production July 31 of Golden Days, a historical extravaganza marking the centennial of the old Nevada Theater also known as the Nevada City Opera House.

The supper and dancing to the music of Will Covey band from Yuba City will be held in the Nevada City Elks Hall. On the bill of fare designed to thrill the most sophisticated palates, Mrs. Leland Lewis, dance and supper chairman, has listed such items as boned turkey, Virginia baked ham, pickled baby beef tongues, water cress sandwiches, aspic, mousee, salads and fruit compote. Mrs, Lou Christie is menu consultant for these tasty viands, Food Needed For Theater Dinner A food committee of the Liberal Arts Commission of Nevada City isnow preparing a telephone campaign to obtain food for the midnight supper to be held in conjunction with the Nevada Theater. Gala on July 31. This committee will be contacting residents to ask them to donate salads, layer. cakes, potatoe salad and pies, Local residents who-are-not contacted by the committee and wish to contribute food for this event may callcommittee chairman, Mrs. Sally Lewis at 2655017. reese Grumbacher Pretested Oils Gainsborough Oils Academy Water Colors Oil Pastels Soft Pastels Praug Chalk Sticks Quicks &. Oil Sticks Orthello Coloured Charcoal Permanent Pigments Liquitex Acrylic 120 W. MAIN ST., GRASS VALLEY, PH, 273-4288 which will be servedinan antique setting at midnight. Meanwhile the after-the-show crowd will take part in dancing and watch a group of dancers go through the intricate movements of the Schottische, quadrille and that. most romantic of all dance steps, the waltz. Festivities in the Elks Hall will open with a grand march and the introduction of dignitaries, The liberal arts group met in emergency session last week ana scheduled an additional performance of Golden Days for Friday July 30th. The action was taken because of a heavy ticket demand and to accomodate the Nevada City Volunteer Fire Department, which is holding its annual party July 31st. — BE OUR GUEST 10 Day Free Trial In Your Home Or Office ELECTRIC WATER COOLER! : En . inant col : . water for i better tasting, ; more satisi fying drinks / any time We'll put this compact Oasis Electric Water Cooler in your home or office absolutely FREE OF ANY CHARGE, for 10 days, PLUS ‘ Two 5-gallon bottles of healthful, refreshing Sierra Spring Water, PH. 273 3331 SIERRA SPRING WATER CO. Grass Valley