I don’t think it’s the swine flu I have. There were about 11 stories in today’s paper related to the epidemic and my symptoms don’t seem to exactly match. Nevertheless, I’m laid up with a fever and chicken noodle soup… Continue Reading
I got a jump on Waterfall Week at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (it officially starts Saturday) and made the 3.4-mile round-trip hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Wednesday morning. The three days of hot weather had the snow melting quickly and… Continue Reading
Burney’s Leroy Bettencourt uses a homemade sail to cruise along. California boasts so many spectacular scenic landscapes. High on the list, however, has to be the incredible Fall River Valley, with Mt. Shasta anchoring the northern view and Lassen Peak… Continue Reading
My Thursday picks got lost in the washing machine of life. What can I say? You’re put on the spin cycle sometimes. Dave Gonzalez But the week shall not go by without at least one quality pick: The Sunday (April… Continue Reading
I looked around at this incredible group of musicians that surrounded me last Wednesday at the Old Millhouse restaurant in west Redding and thought, “This is about as good as it gets.” There was Thom Berry on harmonica, Rick Larsen… Continue Reading
One of the great elements about 2nd Saturday ArtHop is its inclusive nature. I love that this month the theme is a “Celebration of the Young at Art,” where a bundle of area high school and middle schools are involved… Continue Reading
The seedlings of the new Root Theatre Company in Redding are an intriging trio of men — an excellent director, actor and promoter. Robert Soffian, Dean Williams and Mike Flanagan share a passion for cutting-edge theater and they’re gathering others… Continue Reading
It’s always a good idea to check the glass windows and door at Bernie’s Guitar (3086 Bechelli Lane) in Redding before heading in for strings. It jogged my memory about a Sunday’s jazz saxophone concert at Old City Hall featuring… Continue Reading
As long as the great weather’s holding out, my first pick is to get yourself outside. Where? Well, warm days mean snow is melting. Water falling over rocks is always an excellent option. Whiskeytown Falls or Brandy Creek Falls are… Continue Reading
After Friday night’s performance of “Exposed!” at the Cascade Theatre, I visited Dance Project director James Santos backstage. Without going into great detail, let’s just say his feet were incredibly bruised and sore. I can’t believe he dances so well… Continue Reading
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