Father’s Day is Aviation Day in Redding

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday, June 19, which means the annual Aviation Day returns to Benton Airfield in Redding. Aviation Day starts with a hearty breakfast of ham, eggs and pancakes from 7 to 11 a.m., which costs $7… Continue Reading →

Everybody Dance Now! Studios Showcase End-of-Year Talent

This is the month when all the training and rehearsal of the area’s dance companies comes to fruition and explodes onto stages like wild blossoms. This past weekend saw the major dance revues from Redding Dance Centre and Modern Gypsy. This… Continue Reading →

Free Breast Cancer Screening; Register by June 24

What: Free Breast Cancer Screening for Women 40+ When: Thursday, July 28 (Registration deadline: June 24) Where: Mercy Medical Center, 2175 Rosaline Ave Cost: Free for qualifying women Early detection is critical in treating breast cancer.  The Mercy Regional Cancer… Continue Reading →

3rd Saturday Improv Offers On-the-Spot Comedy

What: Third Saturday Improv When: Saturday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Old City Hall: 1313 Market St, Redding Cost: $5 Started in 1998, the members of Redding Improv Players have been performing on the third Saturdays of every month (except… Continue Reading →

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Cascade Theatre Opens Ticket Sales on New Season’s Lineup

Jefferson Public Radio and the Cascade Theatre have finished booking more than 30 events for the next year and have announced the entire lineup for the 2011-12 Performance Series. This year’s star-studded roster is shaping up to be the best yet… Continue Reading →

Aussie Legend Tommy Emmanuel Plays in Redding

What: Tommy Emmanuel in Concert
When: Saturday, June 11, 8 p.m.
Where: David Marr Theater, 2200 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001
Cost: $30-$35 in advance (ticketmaster)

Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is … Continue Reading →

MarketFest Begins Thursday with Hot Club Sandwich

What: MarketFest begins June 9 in downtown Redding
When: Thursday, June 9, 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Library Park, 1527 Yuba St, Redding

The Downtown Redding MarketFest begins its summer run of free community concerts starting this week … Continue Reading →

Master Guitarist Gordon Rowland Leads Blues Workshop

What: Introduction to Blues Guitar
When: Tuesday, June 7, 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Old City Hall, 1313 Market St., Redding.
Cost: $10

Sculpted to the abilities of the beginner, Gordon Rowland will introduce the pentatonic scale, triads, and arpeggios. Everyone … Continue Reading →

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Sonatrio Plus One to Play Old City Hall Friday

What: Performing Arts Society Monthly Concert
When: Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Old City Hall, 1313 Market St., Redding.
Cost: Free (donations gratefully accepted)

This month, the Performing Arts Society Monthly Concert will feature the music of Sonatrio Plus One. Cellist … Continue Reading →

Featured ArtHop Artist: Musician Kyra Goldman

June’s 2nd Saturday ArtHop is a city-wide “Celebration of Music,” featuring artists and musicians together at eight ArtHop venues. This month, we’re naturally featuring a musician — solo artist Kyra Goldman, performing live at Carnegies. Kyra is joined by artist Sonya… Continue Reading →