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Redding City Council Candidates Spar, Swap Views at Latest Forum

The Redding City Council candidates’ campaign race is so hot, heavy and jam-packed with public forums that it feels as if the election is two-and-a-half weeks away, rather than its actual two-and-a-half months. As grueling as it must be for the… Continue Reading →

JAMA Inc. Presents First Annual Benefit Performance

Joining Art, Music & Athletics (JAMA) presents its first performance on Saturday, September 20th at 7pm in north Redding. The performance will showcase routines from the JAMA Dance Company (a not-for-profit, outreach-aimed professional dance organization), young students from the JAMA dance program, and… Continue Reading →

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Melissa Etheridge Rocks the Night Away at the Cascade Theatre

Melissa Etheridge went straight to the vault to kick off her solo show at the Cascade Theatre Tuesday night, emerging on stage without an introduction and grinding out the chords to “Bring Me Some Water” on a 12-string acoustic guitar.… Continue Reading →

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Shasta College Offering Class on Growing California Native Plants

This fall Shasta College will be offering a class on growing and landscaping California Native Plants. This is the prefect class for folks who want to replace and/or add to their landscape using more drought tolerant plants that will look… Continue Reading →

Quebecois Fiddler at the Loft

Just confirmed, a rare opportunity to hear one of Quebec’s premier fiddlers stopping by the Loft on a west coast tour.  Fiddler Pascal Gemme will be joined by Oregon pianist Josie Mendelsohn.  Imagine Irish/old time/French/Cajun/jazzy foot-stompin’ fusion, and you will… Continue Reading →

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Magician with Historic Honor Is Returning to the Cascade Theatre

This summer’s July 4th weekend, northern California resident Alex Ramon received a historic award, recognizing his achievements as an outstanding “illusionist.” While others were watching fireworks in celebration of the 4th, over 1500 magicians met in St. Louis, Missouri and made… Continue Reading →

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The Roosevelts: an Intimate History

After Teddy Roosevelt’s wife and mother died on the same day, he ran west to escape his overwhelming grief, losing himself in hunting, ranching, and other pursuits. In a letter to his sister, Bammy, he wrote, “Black care rarely rides… Continue Reading →