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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

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OSF’s ‘Fingersmith’ An Inspiring Overseas Collaboration

Another season of innovative storytelling is underway on three stages to the north, heralding the eighth decade of theatrical excellence at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). Shakespeare fans will enjoy excellent productions of the comedic “Much Ado About Nothing” (read… Continue Reading

National Fiddle Champion Clarridge siblings bring 11th Annual String Summit to Weed, July 8

This year’s performers include Grammy-Winning singer of Nickel Creek fame Sean Watkins, Profound folk master Jody Stecher (who influenced and collaborated with Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, David Bromberg..), Indian violin maestro and international treasure Kala Ramnath, award winning banjoist, historian,… Continue Reading

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June 24 Drought Workshop Announced

The drought balancing act continues on June 24 in Sacramento when the State Water Resources Control Board will hold a workshop on maintaining water temperatures in the Sacramento River on behalf of the winter-run Chinook Salmon. Thomas Howard, Executive Director… Continue Reading

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West Nile Virus Identified in District Area Bird

The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) confirmed that a dead bird identified by District staff was infected with West Nile virus (WNv). The bird was collected in an area just north of Anderson, CA. Birds are natural hosts… Continue Reading

‘The Overnighters’ – The Aftermath of a Town Chasing after the Dream –

The history of the United States is a history of migration. From the stories of early European settlers, to the westward expansion, the California Gold rush and the mass emigration of people from the dust bowl, we’ve always been a… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: June 17–June 23

Wednesday, June 17 Mumblefinger at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Sami Jo at the Shasta District Fair at 9 p.m., on the Pepsi stage. Lisha and Friends at the Round Up Saloon in Red Bluff, from 6 p.m. until p.m. 21 and over. (530) 527-9901. Smokey the… Continue Reading