Returning to ‘The Weir’

It’s fairly unconventional for a cast of actors to reunite for a play they performed three years earlier.

As Redding’s Elizabeth Johnson puts it: “Usually when an actor is done with a play, it gets put behind them and they look…

Feb. 28: Shasta Symphony Orchestra

Several Nights at the Opera

The Shasta College Theatre presents opera performances this week, including Puccini’s comedy “Gianni Schicchi” and scenes from “Rigoletto” and “I Pagliacci.”

The operas are presented fully staged by Robert Waterbury, accompanied by Elizabeth Waterbury, and Ellen Southard on piano.

The performances will…

Feb. 1 Organic Gardening Practices Class at Shasta College

What: Organic Gardening Practices Class (AGEH 71) at Shasta College

When: Beginning Feb. 1, every Monday evening 4-7 p.m. until May 3.

For more information call 530-242-2210 or email lwaite@shastacollege.edu.

In this one-unit class, students in the class will learn how to start and grow…

Getting Credit for Doing Good

A new program allows Shasta College students to earn college credits by volunteering at Mercy Medical Center in Redding.

Mercy’s Volunteer Services Department has teamed up with Shasta’s Worksite Learning Program to start the program. Students can earn one hour of…

Storms Roll Through Northern California

Hope you didn’t have outdoor plans for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Another storm is blowing through Redding today, making it a good day to stay indoors and read anewscafe.com.

Today’s bluster is the latest in a series of storms riding the jet…

Slide Show: Shasta College Community Teaching Garden

Shasta College Foundation Director Scott Thompson writes this month: “We received word from the Shasta Regional Community Foundation that we were awarded a grant in the amount of $5,900 from The McConnell Fund, for our Community Teaching Garden!  … [Recently]…

Art, Wine, Music: Who Could Ask for More?

Big event of the week in Redding art circles is the reception for our own Troy Hawkins on Tuesday evening at Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant.

Troy, co-founder of ArtHop and an accomplished artist, teacher and jewelry-maker, will show “Journal Entries,”…

Christmas Has Us Surrounded

If you can’t get into the Christmas spirit this weekend in Redding, then you’re not trying, friend.

Holiday activities are bustling at several venues on Saturday, with the topper being the annual Christmas parade downtown at 6 p.m. (To see parade…

Music in the Pines

Mark your calendars for next weekend, Nov. 20-22, when Shasta College hosts a couple of musical events at the college theatre — and the price is right!

Tickets are only $3 at two Shasta College Community Band performances, and the Shasta Youth Symphony’s…