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Cascade Announces 2010-11 Season

With a lineup featuring a smattering of well-established country stars, new and veteran blues performers, high-end vocal groups, and an iconic rock star, the Cascade Theatre announced its 2010-11 Cascade Theatre/Jefferson Public Radio Performance Series on Tuesday. Pat Benatar The… Continue Reading

One Last Weekend Before Summertime Arrives

After the last week’s hectic Rodeo Week and before next weekend’s Memorial Day activities, this weekend has a certain lull about it. Sure, there’s still stuff to do this weekend, including the “Senior Idol” show at the Cascade Theatre tonight,… Continue Reading

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Bravura: Artistry, Brilliance and Dance Evolution

This weekend, the Redding City Ballet joins forces with the Redding Musical Theater Company, Foothill High School’s Club Cougar, bellydance troupe Modern Gypsy, Belariz Ballet, Chico’s Full Force Dance, Mt. Shasta City Dance and the Artesan Dance Company, for “Bravura”,… Continue Reading

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Symphony’s Grand Finale

Yes, “The Bold and the Beautiful” is the name of a daytime soap opera. And, yes, North State Symphony conductor Kyle Wiley Pickett knew that before he gave the same title to this weekend’s season-ending concerts in Redding, Chico and Red Bluff.

Sometimes you’ve got to have fun when you’re naming these symphony concerts. Plus … Continue Reading

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Shasta’s Soaring Musical and More

Most people who have lived in the north state for any stretch of time have heard something about the excellence of the annual Shasta High School spring musical. I once wrote that the school’s spring musical is like a 747 jetliner — it’s a massive beautiful thing and it’s amazing that it gets off the ground each year. But … Continue Reading

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Get Your Green On At The Farmers’ Market

My mouth is watering as I type these lines: The Shasta Growers Association Saturday Farmers’ Market opens for the season this Saturday, April 10, next to Redding City Hall on Cypress Avenue. I’m an unabashed fan of farmers’ markets, and… Continue Reading

Showtime! Sundial Film Fest Ready to Reel

What: 2nd Annual Sundial Film Festival When: March 10 to March 13 Where: Cascade Theatre Cost: $6 a show ($8 at door) plus special events tickets Tickets and schedule information available here. Contact: info@sundialfilmfestival.com or Cascade Box Office (530) 243-8877.… Continue Reading

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And The Oscar Goes To … The Cascade!

Over the top. That’s the only way to describe the Academy Awards party scheduled this Sunday, March 7, at Redding’s Cascade Theatre. We’re talking limousines and red carpet, outlandish outfits, flowing champagne, a big-screen simulcast and awards for just about… Continue Reading