34th Annual Mozart Mile Sunday, October 7

The Mozart Mile is a favorite tradition of the Chico community. Walk, run, stroll, saunter or stride along a level course through Bidwell Park on a beautiful autumn morning. Musicians from the North State Symphony, Chico Country Day School, other… Continue Reading →

North State Symphony: American Portrait Concerts

Ansel Adams: America Few words can enhance the experience of seeing over 100 photos of the American landscape by the master. Watching them on a big screen, while also listening to the rich orchestral flavors of music by Chris and… Continue Reading →

North State Symphony’s Baune Together with Tutunov This Weekend

The North State Symphony’s concertmaster, violinist Terrie Baune, will appear in a duo concerts in a program of international favorites for violin and piano with pianist Alexander Tutunov, a frequent guest artist with the Symphony. Music Director Kyle Wiley Pickett… Continue Reading →

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North State Symphony Begins 10th Season

North State Symphony’s piano soloist in September is New York’s Diane Walsh. Ms. Walsh has had a fascinating career, performing Beethoven on-stage literally hundreds of time — not only in concert, but as part of the theatrical work 33 Variations,… Continue Reading →

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Doni’s Conversation With Kyle Picket

Wow. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. Can you give a bit of a then-and-now summary for us? At the time of the merger, the Redding Symphony was financially teetering and the Chico Symphony had a real identity crisis… Continue Reading →

Tickets Now Available for Yo-Yo Ma & Friends

Chico Performances will celebrate its 30th year with a special performance by Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott with the Assad Brothers, and you can attend and help North State Symphony at the same time! Yo Yo Ma’s classical playing is… Continue Reading →

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Frugal House Showcases Designers, Benefits Symphony

I was so intrigued by this Frugal House event, which begins tonight and runs through Saturday. I’d totally be there if I weren’t already busy getting ready for our big Garden Tract Yard Sale (shameless promotion: the annual Garden Tract Neighborhood Yard… Continue Reading →

This Weekend: If It’s in the House, It’s for Sale

Art of Sustainable Design

What: Frugal House 2011
When: Thursday through Saturday (June 9-11)
Where: 1660 Vallombrosa Ave., Chico

Frugal House 2011 is just days away. The popular and unique event — in which everything in the house is for sale — utilizes the talents of designers and design students in Chico and benefits the North State Symphony … Continue Reading →

7 Chamber Musicians Take on 3 Eras in 2 Concerts

What: Two North State Symphony Chamber Music Concerts

When: Saturday (March 5) at 7:30 p.m. in Old City Hall, Redding; and Sunday (March 6) at 2 p.m. in Chico State University’s Recital Hall, Chico.

Cost: $20
Seven string and wind musicians from North State Symphony will perform … Continue Reading →