Summer Schappell I watched from backstage as 15-year-old Summer Schappell of Lakehead walked out and sang for a sold-out crowd of more than 2,000 people at the Redding Convention Center. It was a big moment for the sophomore from Enterprise… Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day. How about a nice infidelity? It’s the premise of the Riverfront Playhouse’s current production of Bernard Slade’s two-person play “Same Time, Next Year.” The play opened Jan. 24 and runs through Feb. 21. There are three performances… Continue Reading
I’m not sure what was the bigger treat — viewing the incredible works in Turtle Bay’s new fine art exhibit, “Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts,” or listening to artist/educator Richard Wilson talk about them. Wilson’s enthusiasm was infectious… Continue Reading
It’s starting to feel like that Dave Alvin song “Dry River” around here. “I’m just as dry as that ol’ river/and as dead as them ol’ trees.” Let’s hope that, “Someday it’s gonna rain,” and, “Someday it’s gonna pour.” I… Continue Reading
Cultural Cruise at 10 locations, Leo Kottke at the Cascade, Chuck Brodsky at Bernie’s Guitar, Northstate Songwriters Association performers at City Hall, and 25-year-old songwriter Jakob Martin from San Diego at the Vintage Wine Bar. Think that’s enough options? There… Continue Reading
After launching last summer, the 2nd Saturday ArtHop now soars once a month in Redding. I just finished talking to a participating business owner who couldn’t stop raving about it. But remember the Cultural Cruise? The original art gallery open… Continue Reading
I’ve pretty much written off the majority of the year when it comes to movies that visit our area screens. The major releases we’re offered generally come in one of three flavors — some version of “Saw,” some version of… Continue Reading
Chuck Brodsky holds songs (and songwriters) to the highest possible standard. That’s one of the reasons he’s brilliant at his craft, in my opinion. When the Asheville, N.C. (by way of Philadelphia) songwriter passes through Redding, I try to catch… Continue Reading
There’s a forecast for some rain real soon, but also some nice live music opportunities. At the the Cascade Theatre on Jan. 30 (a Friday), the amazing Leo Kottke. True brilliance on the 6- and 12-string acoustic guitar. He plays… Continue Reading
My good friend Jon Lewis (Lou) and his family have flown back to our nation’s capital to take in the inauguration festivities in Washington, D.C. Lewis, who has written about the arts for a number of years in the north… Continue Reading
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