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Proposals Sought: Park Your Public Art Idea on a Bench

The Siskiyou Arts Council, in partnership with the Dunsmuir Revitalization and Weed’s Main Street Pride, are asking for proposals for public art benches. The purpose of this project is to put art in public places and to add to the… Continue Reading

College of Siskiyous Fall Semester to Begin Aug. 15

WEED – College of the Siskiyous (COS) provides transfer classes to four-year colleges, associate degrees, vocational certificate programs, job skills classes, and courses for personal enrichment and recreation. The College offers many services to students, including advising and counseling, two… Continue Reading

Mt Shasta Holds Art on the Block, Musicians’ Swap Meet, Jam

What: Art on the Block When: Saturday (Aug. 6), from 12-6 p.m. Where: 400 Block of North Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 Art on the Block is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2011 from noon to 6 p.m.,… Continue Reading

‘Get Outta Town’ and March to a Different Drummer

We were fortunate to have the Mt. Shasta Taiko Drummers in Redding, two years in a row, for the ArtHop anniversary in July. What a treat! I am mesmerized by them every time. I’m not just in awe of the… Continue Reading

Community Foundation Announces Arts Grant Opportunities

What: Shasta Regional Community Foundation announces two upcoming arts grant opportunities When: Deadlines for letters of intent are Aug. 14 and Aug. 31 “We believe arts play a key role in building our communities; providing focus for, reflecting, and celebrating… Continue Reading

Julliard Pianist Plays Yreka Benefit Concert Friday

What: Jacek Mysinski, Concert Pianist When: Friday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Mark’s Preservation Square, 300 Lane Street, Yreka, CA 96097 Cost: $20 tickets (proceeds support the St. Mark’s Roof Fund) A graduate of Julliard in New York,… Continue Reading

Mt Shasta Reception Held for Mei Drucker, ‘China’s Dance of Color’

What: Mei Drucker’s “China’s Dance of Color” Opening Art Reception When: Friday, July 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery, 418 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 The Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery opens Mei… Continue Reading

Japanese Drum Fest ShastaYama Returns to Mt Shasta

In the alpine beauty of Northern California, at the base of majestic Mount Shasta, a cultural phenomenon has taken hold. ShastaYama — Shasta Taiko’s festival of Japanese taiko drumming, dance, and music — merges art and nature to uplift spirits and celebrate life.

Shasta Taiko will be celebrating its 26th year by presenting its 7th Annual ShastaYama Festival on Saturday, July 30th at Mount Shasta’s Shastice Park. Founding members of Shasta Taiko and the Festival, Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer, are recognized pioneering taiko leaders who are com Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: It’s a Beautiful Day

How do you know when a beautiful is presenting itself to you? Is it waking up to a good morning kiss and a shoulder rub from your lover, with the smell of brewing coffee and sizzling bacon wafting from the… Continue Reading

Yreka’s Liberty Arts Calls for Gazpacho-Themed Art Entries

Calling all Liberty Arts Members: You are invited to partake in the 2011 Annual Members’ Show, “Gazpacho.” Last year’s theme was “Stone Soup,” and this year Liberty Arts is turning up the heat for a delightfully spicy summer delight. Membership… Continue Reading