“Only two things that money can’t buy/That’s true love and homegrown tomatoes” — songwriter Guy Clark It’s been a thrill for me to grow actual tomatoes this summer and eat so many I’m nearly sick of them. (But I don’t… Continue Reading
On Sunday, my band played music at a Celebration of Life event for Monica Havelka, a longtime Shasta High School teacher (ceramics, physical education, health sciences) who died of brain cancer in July at age 53. I didn’t know Havelka,… Continue Reading
Yikes! Today is the last MarketFest. Whatta we gonna do after this, pay for music? Ouch. Anyway, the California Honeydrops from Oakland close out the summer series in downtown Redding’s Library Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Should be a… Continue Reading
It seems I keep strange hours compared to most everyone in Redding. I guess I’m in big city (or European) mode where people go out to eat at 9:30 or 10 p.m. or later. This summer, it has baffled me to have it light outside at 8:30 p.m. and find that most restaurants have completed their dinner hours and locked up tight. So much for grabbing a bite after that late-afternoon swim at Whiskeytown.
“From Shasta Bally,” watercolor, Olive Ayhens (Courtesy Oliveayhens.com) If you’re free for some moments after work today, Friday August 21, you might consider swinging by the Old City Hall Art Gallery in Redding, where New York artist Olive Ayhens is having… Continue Reading
Perhaps you’re new to the north state and looking for ways to connect with the area’s arts community. Or maybe you’ve been here awhile, but you’re finally ready to turn off the TV and start creating something of your own.… Continue Reading
I’d like to know how others felt about this, but Friday night’s solo concert with Bruce Hornsby at the Cascade Theatre seemed like a thrill ride on the Cyclone to me. Wonderful. Sensational. But on the edge. Part of it… Continue Reading
If you’re still thinking about catching Bruce Hornsby’s solo piano performance on Friday at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, you might want to act now on tickets — the main floor is sold out and much of the balcony is… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, Janis Logan, co-owner of the Vintage Wine Bar in Redding, asked me if me and my band might want to play on this open Saturday date in August — the 15th.
At the time, I said, “Well, sure, I can’t think of anything else going on. Let’s call it a CD release party.”
Boy, do I know how to pick a date.
Turns out, there are a few things going on. Where do I start? Continue Reading
If you walk into the Vintage Wine Bar (1790 Market St.) anytime between now and Aug. 29, you’re going to notice an explosion of color on the walls. This month’s exhibit features the paintings of Tiger Joe Michiels, whose paintings… Continue Reading
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