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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 – […]
Shasta Garden Railway Society: An Addictive Hobby
Mike Evans says the beginning of his fascination with model trains began when he was about 4 years old and he “inherited” his older brother’s Lionel train set. Now an […]
Trains And Model Railroading-Fun For Girls And Boys
November is National Model Railroad Month, so now is a great time to visit your local train museum. All 50 states have one or more train museums, many featuring full-size […]
