My mantra this week is this: Peace. Love. Joy. Harmony. It’s more than my mantra, it’s my wish for you this holiday season. And myself too. Let’s all of us, everyone, have a holiday full of peace, love, joy and… Continue Reading
This January, the Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival will begin its seventh season. Founded in 2011 by pianist Ian Scarfe and Trinity County resident and violinist Ellen McGehee, this organization has grown to become one of the most prolific presenters… Continue Reading
Mary Ann Coty (AKA Annie Coty), who has performed in 35 countries and toured for the USO for 15 years, performs her eclectic mix of blues, country, and classic rock covers and originals this week. Mary Ann will play Wednesday, December 14… Continue Reading
I am in dire need of a vacation right now. Anyone with me? While I’m thankful that I had two days to decompress over the Thanksgiving holiday, spending two days cooking for family is still a lot of work, and… Continue Reading
I sat at the dining room table on November 9th and sobbed. Hard. My eyes had already welled up with tears when I got the text from my daughter, and started streaming down my face as I told my husband… Continue Reading
I’ve got a lot on my mind these days. And I know you do too, even if it’s for different reasons. But I worry. About so many things. In fact, I look around me at the rapid decline in Redding… Continue Reading
If I told you that Ska and its lovechild Reggae got its start in Tennessee, would you believe me, or would you think I was out of my ever lovin’ gourd? Well its true my friends, and I’m here to… Continue Reading
If you were to ask me the name of my favorite band of 2016, I’ve got a definite answer. There’s a clear winner. But if you were to ask my favorite song of 2016, that might be a little trickier… Continue Reading
Have you ever had that moment when a song is speaking directly to you so completely that it makes the hair stand on your arms and brings tears to your eyes? That happened to me on December 26, 2001.… Continue Reading
By the time you read this, I will officially be an empty nester. And I don’t quite know what to do with myself. My daughter has been home from college over the summer, but she’s already packed up all her… Continue Reading
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