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North State Live Music and Open Mics: January 13 – 18

Tuesday, January 13 Jimmy Limo at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363. John McCutcheon at the Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico at 7:30 p.m. All ages. $20. (530) 896-2198. In Chico, Shenanigan’s has an open mic beginning at 7 pm. Hosted by Brad Peterson. (530) 809-1088. In Chico, Madison… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music: December 30 – January 3

We have plenty of live music going on for New Year’s Eve in the North State, but information for the Friday and Saturday nights following is sketchy. As the weekend approaches, check back here for updates. Happy New Year! Tuesday, December 30 Jimmy Limo at… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music: December 23 – 28

Some North State venues haven’t yet decided whether they will host live music on the weekend of December 26 and 27. If you know of a gig not listed here, please leave a comment. —– Tuesday, December 23 Jimmy Limo at the Mount… Continue Reading

North State Open Mics: December 22 – 28

Monday December 22 -The open mic and jam at Simon LeGree’s Roadhouse in Hawkins Bar (about 75 miles west of Redding on Highway 299) starts at 8 pm, hosted by Jimi Jeff. (530) 629-3899. –The Maltese in Chico has an open mic at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530)… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music: December 17 – December 21

Wednesday, December 17 Mike Dillon at Northern Delights in Hayfork. All ages. (530) 628-5246. The Christmas Jug Band at the Palms Playhouse in Winters at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530)795-1825. —– Thursday, December 18 Dave Westfall at the Grape Escape in Redding at 7:00 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 244-8463. —– Friday, December 19 Sara… Continue Reading

Public Invited to Participate in Mineral Christmas Bird Count on December 17

The public is welcome to come and participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count in the Mineral area.  For well over 100 years people of all ages interested in birds have taken to the field during the holiday season to… Continue Reading

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Design Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

I went to a local department store to buy my great nephew a birthday gift. I passed the “pink toy” aisle when I heard a little girl’s voice say, “Get over here, Dad!” She reminded me of bratty Violet in… Continue Reading