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Hollyn Chase’s Audio Book Insights: From Historical Fiction and Suspense, to Feel-Good Novels

After reading a variety of reviews listing the best books of 2015, I found two novels that made almost everyone’s list. However, these are so popular I suspect many of you may have already read or listened to them. Still,… Continue Reading

Turtle Bay Exploration Park to begin new opportunity for educators!

Turtle Bay Exploration Park, in collaboration with Future Development Group, LLC, is launching North State Maker Educator Meetups: a new forum for educators to learn about the maker movement. Maker Educator Meetups (MEMs) are an opportunity to meet with like-minded… Continue Reading

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John Harper, Shasta College Art Teacher: O’ St. Gallery Will Feature Students’ Work

As curator of  O’ Street Gallery, I am pleased to speak with John Harper. He’s largely responsible for initiating the Shasta College Art Department Student Exhibit at O’ Street Gallery. The student exhibit runs from Jan. 18 to March 18. … Continue Reading

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Jefferson State Is Getting Wired

Say what you will about the State of Jefferson—and please do in the comments section below—the quixotic political movement seeking to carve out a 51st state from northern California and southern Oregon gets at least one thing right: City slickers… Continue Reading

Shasta College Student Art Show at O’ Street Gallery

The Shasta College Art Department and the O’ Street Gallery in downtown Redding have come together to form a special exhibition of art works by the Shasta College Art Students, January 18 – March 18, 2016. The Shasta College Art Department… Continue Reading

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Downton Abbey Season Six, Episode Three: Flowers, Frocks, and Misunderstandings

It’s a couple of days before Carson and Hughes’ wedding, and Hughes and Patmore are discussing plans. Hughes is frustrated because she wants a full on wedding breakfast, but Carson wants to do what the family would do, which is… Continue Reading

U.S. Bank Foundation awards grant to Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is proud to announce an operating grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation in support of exhibitions, educational programs and activities throughout the Park. The cornerstones of Turtle Bay’s vision are education, cultural engagement, and economic growth.… Continue Reading

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Remembering Isaac Lowe: She Literally Pushed for Change

I can’t say goodbye to Ms. Isaac Lowe without sharing this story. This goes back to a cold December evening 21 years ago, with a steady if not driving rain. We had a matter before the Anderson City Council, and… Continue Reading

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Downton Abbey Season Six, Episode Two: Taking No for an Answer is for the Lower Classes

It’s a busy morning for the servants of Downton. As the family takes breakfast, Mary tells them about letters they’ve received from Tom and Rose. Tom’s business is doing well, as is Rose, and there are hints that Rose might… Continue Reading