ASHLAND, Ore.—The North State’s renowned theatrical neighbor to the north shows no signs of slowing down as it enters its 82nd season, delivering innovative Shakespeare, thought-provoking and relevant modern and historical plays, as well as delightful classical fare. The Oregon… Continue Reading
Update 12/21/16 — The Redding City Council approved the Powering Redding’s Future College Scholarship and Technical School Grant Program in a 5-0 vote on Dec. 20. Applications and information are available at http://www.reupower.com/scholarships. Redding Electric Utility (REU) will seek City Council… Continue Reading
Add the hard-earned wisdom and wit of these two Redding women together, and the sum total is a stunning 170-plus years of life experience. No wonder that a couple of hours spent with them one afternoon barely scratches the surface.… Continue Reading
When Redding artist Michi Takemoto first dabbed a paintbrush in oil and put it to canvas about 18 months ago, she had no idea the journey would link her with hundreds of other Japanese-Americans who share a 70-year-old piece of… Continue Reading
Not every good idea gains traction, but the concept cattlewoman Cathy Tobin brought to the city’s Downtown Business Association seven years ago turned out to be one people would sink their teeth into. Literally. The annual Beef ‘n’ Brew, scheduled… Continue Reading
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
Jason Schroeder unlocks the door of his south Redding guitar workshop and steps into the unassuming, sunlit space. He’s just come from a meeting with businessmen Ed Rullman and Mike Dahl – wearing his “community advocacy hat” – but switches… Continue Reading
ASHLAND, Ore.—‘Tis the season once again at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, our first-class theatrical neighbor some 140 miles north of Redding. As always, a mix of freshly interpreted classics by the Bard, original scripts and other dramas and comedies are… Continue Reading
Regular readers of A News Café will recognize Alicia McCauley from her warm, funny blog, Pedals & Pencils, in which she shares both light and deeply poignant stories from her life journey. Alicia teaches first-grade at Boulder Creek School and… Continue Reading
Jody Cushman is battling tough odds. You’d never know it talking to her—she’s positive, matter-of-fact, warm and friendly. She makes the best of a limited lifestyle, devoting her time to family and friends. For instance, she’s almost done with a… Continue Reading
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