Molly Mahoney Joins North State Symphony to Celebrate the Holidays

The North State Symphony and Music Director Scott Seaton have announced the program for their annual Christmas Holiday Concerts in Red Bluff, Chico, and Redding. The program, conducted by Seaton, features mezzo-soprano Molly Mahoney and a small orchestra, in a… Continue Reading

North State Live Music December 9–December 15

  Wednesday, December 9 The Salamanders at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Johnson Blythe plus Sami Jo performing at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739. Jimmy Limo performs at the Etna Brewery… Continue Reading

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Amador-able: Go Get You Some

In the Sierra Nevada foothills lies the county of Amador. Its rolling hills are dotted with oaks and vineyards. In the Autumn, shades of yellow, orange, and red smear together across the Shenandoah Valley like oils on a palette. Tiny, historic towns with storefronts reminiscent… Continue Reading

North State Live Music November 25–December 1

  Monday, November 30 Open mic at the Rock Slide Bar & Grill in Hawkins Bar (about 75 miles west of Redding on Highway 299) starts at 8 pm, hosted by Jimi Jeff. (530) 629-3899. The Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band at the Sierra Nevada Big… Continue Reading

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James and Brian From Paris: ‘The night started out normal …’

We’ve spoken with James Santos many times here on A News Cafe.com, and he’s been written about even more. So I knew I wasn’t the only one on Fri., Nov. 13, whose thoughts went to the globe-trotting precious family of… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music November 18–November 24

  Thursday, November 19 Open mic at The Rex Club in Burney, starting at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency. All ages. (530) 335-4184. Open mic at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by… Continue Reading

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3 Ways to Get the Creative Juices Flowing

It’s been some time since I’ve written an article for anewscafe.com. I had a crazybusy wedding season this year (and if crazybusy isn’t a real word, it should be!) My “real work” has to come first and even though I… Continue Reading

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Maestro in the Spotlight: Weekend Concerts Will Range from 1788 to 1995; With a Surprise

Today we speak with Scott Seaton, the North State Symphony’s new music director, whose talents will be featured in his second concert, “Maestro in the Spotlight”, this coming weekend, 7:30 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 14 at Laxon Auditorium in Chico,… Continue Reading