Off Center Stage

04/18/2018

Off Center Stage is temporarily closed as we begin a very exciting phase of renovation at our downtown Grass Valley venue! Don't fret - your favorite community theatre space will be back soon!

Are you interested in hosting a performance in our 90-seat black box theatre space - Off Center Stage - after our renovations are complete next Spring? Contact our Rentals Manager at [email protected].

Have questions about the renovation project or anything else regarding Off Center Stage or The Center? Feel free to message The Center for the Arts on Facebook or call The Center's Box Office at 530-274-8384 from 12-5PM Tuesdays-Fridays! We'll get back to you shortly. 😊

04/07/2017

JUST ANNOUNCED! Nevada County Dance Collective presents The Rise of the Psyche: Dances of the Myth, May 19th & May 20th right here in the Off Center Stage. Tickets now available here:

OFF CENTER STAGE Nevada County Dance Collective presents The Rise of the Psyche: Dances of the Myth Friday, May 19th, 7:30pm & Saturday, May 20th, 7:30pm Doors at 6:30 pm $17 advance, $20 at the door (Ticket price includes $2 facility fee. Does not include applicable fee for online purchases.) Read...

03/16/2017

Hey friends! Look what's happening Saturday March 18 in the Off Center Stage: a good old fashioned punk rock show! Poppy Productions presents Punk Rock UNITY w/ Bootlegs, Black Crosses, Pug Skullz, and more! All ages show, just a $10 cover. Come on out and support the punk rock scene in Nevada County (and don't forget to wear your pink hats!)

“Punk Rock for Unity,” the third event of local not-for-profit Poppy Productions, will take place Saturday at Off Center Stage in Grass Valley.Theevent will feature Bootlegs, headlining their first

02/16/2017

Don't miss this show!

02/10/2017

A great show coming to the Off Center Stage next Saturday, February 18!

From Tom Brosseau's latest album - North Dakota Impressions Release date: 9/16/16 on Crossbill Records Webstore: https://tombrosseauxbill.bandcamp.com iTunes...

12/11/2016

Tonight!

Susana Millman & Dennis McNally Book Signing & Oral Presentation with musical guest Paul Kamm OFF CENTER STAGE The Center for the Arts presents Saturday, December 10 4:00-4:30 - Meet & greet mixer with live music by Paul Kamm 4:30-5:00 - Stories and discussion with author Susana Millman and guest De...

12/08/2016

JUST ANNOUNCED! If you are the parent of a child who has the acting bug, then we have good news! OCS will be hosting a weekly 10-week class Developing Acting Skills Thru Musical Theatre: ages 8-14 taught by Dinah Smith. This beginning/intermediate course encourages creative development, appreciation for the performing arts and help establish lifelong communication skills. For more information go here:

12/08/2016

From behind her lens, Susana Millman has witnessed many historic moments within the legendary band The Grateful Dead. As a friend of The Dead, Millman was granted access to some of their most private moments as their rise to fame catapulted them to international stardom. Millman has now put her experiences to paper, with the release of "Alive with the Dead: A Fly on the Wall with a Camera", a book full of photos and stories from one of San Francisco's most infamous exports. Join us this Saturday December 10 at 4pm in Off Center Stage where Susana Millman will be selling and signing copies of her tome, with entertainment provided by Paul Kamm. Admission is FREE!

The double title of Susana Millman’s new coffee table book, “Alive with the Dead — Or — A Fly on the Wall with a Camera” (263 pages, $60) says a lot about what makes it different from other Gratefu…

12/03/2016

"We were so proud to screen "Of Shark & Man" as our Opening Night Feature at the 2016 Nevada City Film Festival. With it's breathtaking cinematography, beautiful soundtrack, and thought-provoking and inspiring story, it represents some of the best independent documentary filmmaking out there right now. Musician and Sound Designer David Lawrie was peppered with questions after the screening of the film at the festival. We could have easily stayed there for another hour because the audience was so thrilled by the film and had so many questions and comments to share. This film needs to be seen on the big screen to fully grasp the majestic beauty and power of these creatures."
--- Jesse Locks, Nevada City Film Festival

Please join us today, Dec. 3, for a special screening of the powerful documentary Of Shark and Man, an inspiring story that wowed audiences at this year's Nevada City Film Festival. Sound Designer David Lawrie will be on hand to perform some music and answer all your burning questions about the film. Tickets and information here: http://thecenterforthearts.org/of-shark-and-man/

The Center for the Arts presents Saturday, December 2pm and 8:00pm OFF CENTER STAGE $10 members, $12 general admission (Ticket price includes $2 facility fee. Does not include applicable fee for online purchases.) Read More | Artist Website | Watch Video

12/02/2016

JUST ANNOUNCED! Next Saturday, December 10, 4-6pm, Susana Millman will be in the OCS signing copies of her new book, "Alive with the Dead: A Fly on the Wall with a Camera", a collection of Grateful Dead photos and stories. Having spent over 25 years with Jerry and company, Millman's tome provides a visual history of the band and offers her personal narrative on what life was like in their inner circle. Paul Kamm will also be on hand to provide music while guests mingle. All of you Deadheads, come on out! Entry is FREE.

12/01/2016

On Saturday Dec. 3, the Off Center Stage will hold a very special screening of one of the most acclaimed movies featured at the 2016 Nevada City Film Festival. Of Shark And Man tells the harrowing true story of a man whose determination to escape his hum-drum life lead him to seek out one of nature's most magnificent beasts, the mighty Bull Shark, What happened next might surprise you.

With a special musical performance and Q&A from the film's Sound Designer David Lawrie, we invite you to join us for a look at this incredible documentary. Tickets and information here: http://thecenterforthearts.org/of-shark-and-man/