The Dish Rag - 1.29.10

Adam: Here they are: the first publicized photos of the Whiskeytown Belly Flop Freeze, our start to 2010. What a great New Year’s Day - a jump in the icy lake, hot toddies and a hot dog barbecue lunch. It definitely…

The Dish Rag - 12.24.09

Troy: Merry Christmas Eve. It’s here and will be gone in the blink of an eye. Presents torn open, food scarfed down and what remains are memories. These memories are what make the holidays special. Great recipes shared with friends, disasters…

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,”…

Dec. 8: Reception for ‘Journal Entries,’ Art Series by Troy Hawkins

What: Reception for “Journal Entries” - A new series of abstract expressionistic paintings by Troy Hawkins

When: Dec. 8, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant

Troy Hawkins:

“Based on more than two years of journaling about specific memories from my childhood, “Journal Entries”…

The Dish Rag - 11.27.09

Troy - Black Friday already? I don’t think there is much good about this day. I’m a local shopper, so the mall, WalMart and other behemoths are not on my holiday shopping radar. This year I am buying all of my…

Question of the Day

What was your favorite movie as a child?  What is your favorite movie now?

Question of the Day

Welcome to the News Cafe “Question of the Day.” Take a look here every day for a little something to make you think, wonder and ponder.  Leave your answers so that our community of readers can say a collective “Hmmmmm.”

Today’s…

The Dish - 11.06.09

The Stunning Works of Redding’s Cissi Lundgren

“Hockey Players” (oil on canvas)

The large oil works speak for themselves with their bold colors, amazing patterns, strong forms and emotional weight.

The fabulous exhibit by 89-year-old  Cissi Lundgren will continue to be on display through June 26 at the…

Troy Hawkins’ Summer Art Camp

What: Summer Art Camp with artist Troy Hawkins from HawkMan Studios

Ages: 8 to 12

In Summer Art Camp, artist Troy Hawkins will keep creative minds active during the long break from school. Each week, students will work on four projects in different…