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North State Live Music and Open Mics: March 18–24

Wednesday, March 18 Mumblefinger at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding has an open jam starting at 8 pm, hosted by the band Cold Sweat. 21 and over. (530) 223-3165. Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has… Continue Reading

Turtle Bay Introduces New Aquarium Exhibit

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is excited to unveil a new aquarium exhibit in the Museum: the Northern California Rocky Shore. The exhibit currently features the animals found in the tidal zone/rocky shore in Northern California, such as green anemones, purple… Continue Reading

Popular Crawdad Festival Returns to Rolling Hills Casino

Excitement is building at Rolling Hills Casino as preparations are underway for the 2nd Annual MardiCraw Festival to support local efforts to increase tourism in Tehama County. This year’s Mardi-Craw Festival is April 4th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Walking The Dog

Meet my husband’s new business partner, Olive. That’s not how it started out, of course. It was last July, a sunny Sunday morning, and we were sitting at one of the outdoor tables at the Gold Street Cafe (R.I.P.). Waiting… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: March 11 – 17

Wednesday, March 11 John Craigie appears at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 7 p.m. All ages. $10. (530) 229-9449. Sami Jo at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Kelly’s Pub and Wine Bar in Redding has an open jam starting at 8 pm, hosted by… Continue Reading

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Menu Please: Fire and Pizza at Cinders

In his 1983 book “Third Helpings,” journalist Calvin Trillin investigated the infamous Fried Chicken Wars of Crawford County, Kansas. It seems that Chicken Annie had made a name for herself in the 1930s until 1943, when Chicken Mary opened up… Continue Reading