Once a week, Amy Tomczak and her 13-year-old daughter, April, climb on the back of a trotting horse and do handstands, somersaults and leaps, “painting pictures” with their bodies and […]
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The Importance of the Arts: Experts Share their Perspectives
Children are born artists. Even young children know how to create – thrilled by the magical sound made by tapping on piano keys, by the texture of fingerpaints, by the […]
Music & Movement Toddler Classes
Looking for something fun to do with your toddler? Children and their parents will enjoy these creative class times filled with music, movement and plenty of smiles. Movement and Music […]
Where Adventure, Dreams and Inspiration Begin – Update on Raven and the Unicorn Performing Art Center
It’s been an exciting year for the Raven and the Unicorn, a proposed 800-seat theater designed specifically for child-centered performing arts programs and educational opportunities. The theater is still on […]
Cue Your Child to Try Drama – The Benefits May Surprise and Delight You Both
If you have a child who loves to sing and dance or wear costumes, a child with a flair for the dramatic, then looking for a drama experience either at […]
North State Symphony Special Children’s Concerts Include New “Little Ones Concert”
Bring your toddlers along to the theater when North State Symphony hosts a special concert just for preschoolers and kindergarteners this month, followed by the orchestra’s annual concert for older […]
The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music: Chico Community Choirs to Perform in Salzburg, Vienna and Prague this Summer
Some of Chico’s best vocalists are heading for the hills – the Alps, that is – on an 11-day tour of Prague, Salzburg and Vienna this summer that will include […]
Hai Ho! Hai Ho! It’s Off to Taiko We Go! – In Mt. Shasta: Taiko Classes for Youth
Taiko is an ancient Japanese style of drumming that, in the last half century, has undergone an evolution into an ensemble performing art. If you’ve been fortunate enough to have […]
Practice Makes Perfect: Tips to Help a Child Practice More Effectively at the Piano
As the old joke goes, the way to Carnegie Hall is “practice, practice, practice.” Yet, establishing and enforcing a practice schedule is likely to be one of the biggest challenges […]
Be the Change: Becky Huskey – Giving The Gift Of Music
Becky Huskey, music teacher for Tehama County’s Antelope School District, offers the joy of music to her students and loves it. “I am honored and lucky to be a music […]
Localicious: The Cutting Edge
If you could choose only one piece of cookware for your kitchen, what would it be? An 8-inch chef’s knife would be your best investment, say local cutlery experts Kathleen […]
Just Keep Swimming: The Surprising Benefits of Winter Swim Lessons
The American Red Cross estimates that over 90% of families spend at least some time in the water during the summer months, so it makes sense that summer is the […]
Be the Change: Peggy Rebol – Thinking Alternatively
Peggy Rebol thinks big and makes her ideas reality. Several years ago, she began looking into alternatives to traditional holiday gift-giving. “I wanted to offer people an opportunity to shop […]
Austin McCoy Takes His Love of Trains to Town – Meet Paradise Depot Museum’s Youngest Docent
Austin McCoy first fell in love with trains when he was 2 years old. He was in his car seat and his mom had come up to a railroad crossing, […]
Train Fun In The North State Giving Thanks For Our Railroads!
Places To Visit To Learn About Trains Railroad Park Resort 100 Railroad Park Rd. Dunsmuir, CA. www.rrpark.com Lodging: (530) 235-4440; Restaurant: (530) 235-4611 Lodging open year-round. Restaurant open October – […]