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 Plumas Arts is the county's local arts agency
and primary events producer, promoter and
information resource for cultural activity.
Working in the spirit of collaboration, a
variety of community and private events
producers bring a richly diverse program of
cultural events to the area.
Visitors will find an impressive quality of work
by regional visual, musical and literary artists
within the Plumas County Art Gallery, galleries
in Chester, Lake Almanor, Quincy, Portola and
Graeagle, and in many restaurants, shops and
public buildings around the county.
The Town Hall Theatre, located on Main
Street in Quincy, is a professional performing
arts venue while doubling as one of the few
single screen theaters left anywhere. From
a regular schedule of feature, classic, foreign
and cult films to local dramatic productions or
dance recitals as well as visits from world
class artists, the "THT" remains close to
the hearts of residents countywide. The
Town Hall also hosts a children's theatre
program.
Main Street Artists, located in the
historic Clinch building at 436 Main Street in
downtown Quincy, is a co-operative featuring the
fine work of local artists. When you step
inside the gallery you will find oil paintings,
pottery, jewelry, hand crafted wood items, wood
furniture and more. A featured member
artist is showcased every two weeks in the main
portion of the gallery, and art walks, a
favorite of locals and visitors are held four
times during the year.
The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11
am to 5 pm. Visit their website and click
on "About Us" on their homepage to find a link that will
take you to
information about upcoming art and music events.
Feather River Fine Arts Association ,
serving the arts community in the Lake Almanor
Basin area of Plumas county combines the
appreciation of fine arts, along with artists
and patrons who work together to bring
educational opportunities to it's members and
the community. You will find all types of
media displayed and available for sale at
participating merchants and galleries
throughout the county.
 B & B
Booksellers located at 140 Main Street
in Old Town Chester, features the work of
regional artists each month in the Back Room Art
Gallery inside the store. Be sure to check
out the event and shows calendar on their
webpage to learn about upcoming artists
receptions, wine walks, music festivals and
more! The
Northwoods Art Gallery has the largest
collection of local artists in Plumas, Lassen,
Tehama and Shasta counties. Personalized
prints, wood and metal art, furniture, pottery,
oil paintings, watercolors and photography are
just a few of examples of what you will see.
Stop in to see them at 168 Main Stree t in
Chester.Eastern Plumas county is home to the
Feather
Arts Center in Portola. The
Feather located at 216 Commercial Street,
features the work of many local area artists and
also offers various programs and activities for
everyone to enjoy and participate in.
Private music instruction and group music
instruction are available for children of all
ages through the new Feather River Music Academy
located at the center. Beginning guitar,
choir, song writing, computer's and music are a
sample of what you can sign up for. Learn
to play the piano, guitar, flute, clarinet,
saxophone, trumpet, trombone, violin and drums.
Voice lessons are also available.
Music and art festivals bring the cultures of
the world to the beauty of the mountains as well
as hi ghlighting an impressive level of local
talent. The High Sierra Music Festival,
Momboosa Music Festival,
Joshua Fest and Solar Cook-Off (left photo) take visitors to
outdoor stages in July.
Chester and Graeagle fine art and craft shows
are well respected locally and in the Northern
California arts scene. Chester galleries
host a 2nd Friday Art Walk each month and Quincy
galleries host a First Friday Art Walk in
February, May and November.
In the spring, you can sample the culinary
artistry of local restaurants at the "Taste of
Plumas" where you'll find wines, music and an
art and food auction.
Quilt shows held throughout the year in
various county locations are a major draw. In October, the Mountain Harvest Festival in
Quincy blends an arts and crafts show with a
micro-brew pub tasting and music.
Bring a picnic and attend a free outdoor
summer concert! Live music is offered in
conjunction with a weekly Farmers Market on
Thursday evenings in downtown Quincy from July 3
- September 4.
 Portola City Lights evening concerts are held
on Fridays in Portola City park during July and
August. On Sundays, the public can enjoy
summer concerts at the bandshell in Lake Almanor
County Club. Live music is offered in
conjunction with a weekly Farmer's Market on
Thursday evenings in downtown Quincy from July 3
through Sept. 4. Sierra Valley Farms also
hosts a farmer's market on Fridays June 6
through Sept. 8 that includes cooking and
gardening demonstrations. Graeagle offers up a series of Dixieland Jazz
concerts each summer. The Chester
Community Chorus takes the stage for a series of
well-loved performances each May and December.
The Taylorsville Grange, with its legendary
bouncin' dance floor, hosts some of the area's
most enjoyed dances.
Words and Music, monthly presentations of
poetry and music in local cafes, frequent the
calendar with locations in Quincy, Portola and
Chester.  Come and share your talents at
open mike! Murals highlight Plumas
County heritage in Quincy and Greenville. Balls and concerts to benefit local
organizations also fill out the area's cultural
calendar. To learn more about the local arts
community contact
Plumas Arts, (530) 283-3402.
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