I am always happy to report when there is too much to do on a weekend in the North State. Fortunately, you can fit all three of these weekend events into your schedule: Friday: Life Beyond the Wall Redding’s loss… Continue Reading
Northstar Session (L to R): Matthew Szlachetka, Dave Basaraba, Kane McGee You can sit on your duff and listen to Northstar Session’s music on the PBS series, “Roadtrip Nation,” the Discovery Channel’s “Surgery Saved My Life,” and the feature film,… Continue Reading
The distinction between “art” and “craft” is often the subject of debate in creative circles. But, wait. Craft is defined as “an art requiring special skill.” As a verb, craft means “to create with skill and careful attention to detail.”… Continue Reading
Single white male with poor eyesight, sun sensitivity and residual anxiety from sibling brutality in my youth, seeks single white female for companionship and heavy nesting. Any sane, single female would run the other way after reading this personal ad.… Continue Reading
Grilla Bites owner Brian Garcia obtained a lease for his restaurant in March ’08, negotiated with the city for four months about plans for a patio, filed a permit application that July, and four months later got permission to begin… Continue Reading
Seconds after I sat down at Johnson’s Steakhouse in Weaverville, a relish tray appeared with fresh, crisp carrots and celery, lovely onyx olives and perfectly-flavored, sweet but salty bread and butter green beans. The perfect start to a perfect meal.… Continue Reading
Get outta town this weekend and experience some of the events that the North State has to offer. This week’s Get Outta Town highlight is Paula Poundstone at CSU Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone… Continue Reading
On Sunday, I learned that if you put a 270-pound man in a white shirt, under blacklight, you get a whole lotta’ glow. I learned this important lesson in phosphorescence the minute I stepped into Redding’s newest entertainment attraction: the… Continue Reading
Lisa Redden remembers her Grandma June singing around the house. “She had a wonderful voice and sang the songs of the 30s and 40s. Many of the songs were show and Broadway songs popular at the time. She was fearless in her singing and I’d sing with her like crazy. It took me many years to muster the courage to sing out loud in front of anyone but Grandma June.”
About 6 years ago, Lisa met vocal instructor Trish Spinner, and with her encouragement… Continue Reading
Get outta town this weekend and experience some of the events that the North State has to offer. This week’s Get Outta Town highlight is the Spring Wine Festival in Humboldt County. Great local wine, supporting a great cause! The… Continue Reading
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