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Soprano Sydney Mancasola to Join Vocal Institute Staff

Sydney Mancasola, a Redding native, Shasta College graduate and 2013 winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, will join the staff of the 2015 Shasta Vocal Institute. The Institute begins Mon., July 27, and will conclude with a final concert on Thurs.,… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Running Late

People warned me this would happen. “Now that she’s getting ready to go off to university, prepare yourself,” they said. “She might get a little lippy with you. It’s just her way of starting to spread her wings before she… Continue Reading

North State Live Music and Open Mics: July 15–July 21

Wednesday, July 15 Lisha and Friends at the Round Up Saloon in Red Bluff at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 527-9901. The Old Kennett String Band performs at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739. Mumblefinger at the Post Office Saloon in… Continue Reading

North State Live Music & Open Mics: July 8–July 14

  Wednesday, July 8 Cracker at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 7 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449. Bosco’s Brood at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m.… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Pudding & Fireworks

Since the dawn of time, my parents have celebrated the 4th of July with chocolate pudding and fresh raspberries topped with whipped cream. I don’t know how Jello pudding became a family tradition, only that for the past umpteen years,… Continue Reading

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2015 ShastaYama Taiko Regeneration Festival

A youth ensemble, Kitsune Taiko, will be featured at this year’s ShastaYama Festival 2015 for the first time. The guiding force of this youth ensemble, Taiko Project, is this year’s headliner bringing an American style of taiko combined with traditional… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: July 1–July 7

Wednesday, July 1 Lisha and Friends at the Round Up Saloon in Red Bluff at 6 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 527-9901. P&J at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. The Pine Dogz play the Red Bluff Farmers’ Market from 5:30… Continue Reading

Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival Opening Weekend – American Classics

Now in its fifth season, the Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival will bring two dozen musicians from all over the world to Northern California during the months of July and August for special artistic retreats, youth outreach at local summer… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: June 24–June 30

Wednesday, June 24 Andre Mottershead at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Mark McAbee. All ages. (530) 247-7200. Mumblefinger plays the Mosquito Serenade at the Anderson River Park at 7 p.m. All… Continue Reading