Who We Are

InConcert Sierra is a 501c3 nonprofit classical music organization that began in 1946 and continues to dream big with a rich narrative of how the performing arts can flourish in unexpected ways and places. As a nonprofit organization with 78 years of history delivering stellar classical and choral performances to Nevada County, ICS is raising funds to construct a 540-seat concert hall, a 150-seat black box theater, and a large conference center.

This new cultural hub will be located in Grass Valley, a historic former mining town nestled in California’s vibrant Sierra Nevada foothills, renowned for its exceptional passion for music, the arts, and live performances.

For over 40 years, InConcert Sierra and similar organizations have been searching for a space to build an acoustic concert hall and performing arts center. Currently, there is no acoustic concert hall in the region with a seating capacity of over 500. The nearest is the Mondavi Center in Davis - 72 miles away or a 1.5-hour drive. With growing audiences and a desire for enhanced artistry, the need for such a hall is tremendous.

In 2023, ICS purchased the property at 125 Crown Court at a bargain price to establish a permanent venue for their concert and educational programs. Given the building's ample 42,000 square feet, which exceeds the space required for the concert hall and support areas, ICS conducted a community gap-analysis outreach to identify local and regional space needs. Based on this analysis, ICS decided to construct a state-of-the-art black box theater and a conference center capable of accommodating 300 guests at banquet tables, with even greater capacity for assembly seating. A large kitchen will cater to the needs of event caterers. Crown Point Venues will also include several meeting and gathering spaces of various sizes, all available for rent. Additionally, the performance venues will be offered for other uses when not in use by ICS.

Another important, and coveted, feature of Crown Point Venues is the amount of flat and accessible parking areas, a treasure trove for the region as parking in downtown areas proves to be a challenge.

"Everything is so well-thought-out," said Laurie Green after a walk-through tour of the building. "This is going to be the crown jewel of our area."

Two-thirds of the funds have been raised and there is ample opportunity for YOUR involvement and investment.

To learn more about InConcert Sierra and its team, click here.

To sign up for a walkthrough tour, click here.

CPV Advisory Council Members


Steve Mendoza, Chair

Kimberly Ewing

Leo Granucci

Dylan Hendricks

Carol Menaker

Dr. George Rebane

Mimi Simmons

Dave Spellman

Heather Thorpe

Rob Bennett

Jay Strauss

Jamie Hogenson

Teresa Dietrich

Bob Rossman

Crown Point Venues Design Team

Monroe Lovelady & Ken Hardin, ICS co-project managers*
Daniel Swartzendruber, ICS owner’s rep., Tru-line Builders
Robert Wallis, lead architect, Wallis Design Studio
William Chu, acoustician
Jon Martin, structural engineer
Rose Steele, theater consultant
Devin Cameron, lighting designer
Stephanie Statler, interior designer
Peter A. Mason, audio/visual consultant*
Peter R. Mason, theater & project consultant*
David Spellman, facilities consultant*
Julie Hardin, executive director & project oversight
Keoni Allen, contractor, Sierra Foothills Construction Co.
Marc Nelson, SFCC project manager
Josh Grandell, lead carpenter, Clean Cut Construction
Rik Augustin, project support*

* = volunteers

Crown Point Venues Operations & Capital Campaign Teams

Barbara Drew, Julie Hardin - co-chairs

Micah Cone, Hindi Greenberg, Ken Hardin, Adam Kline, Bob Branstrom, Peter R. Mason, Steve Mendoza, Keith Porter, Jenny Darlington Person, Aimee Retzler