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ON THE COVER AMBROSIA HERE doesn’t mind if you call it prog A BIT OF PYTHON rock, yacht rock or just good ol’ classic A hint of Monty Python in Redding with, rock. He’s happy to still be playing after from left in photo above, Lizzie Stoxen, all these years and happy people are still Michael Spence as King Arthur, Jessica listening. The bass player and a founding Wiechman and Mark Amacker from the member of Ambrosia is bringing the band Axiom Repertory Theatre production of and its string of 1970s and early ’80s hits the musical comedy, ‘Monty Python’s to the State Theatre on Feb. 7. Read the Spamalot.’ See page 10 After Five interview on page 2 RICHARD MARX NIGHT OF SURPRISES Richard Marx (pictured at right) is slated Music, special surprises from some local to perform his ‘Acoustic Evening of Love celebrities, a silent auction with unique Songs’ Feb. 28 in Redding. See page 9 items, and more. See page 13 HHoldingolding oonn ttoo YesterdayYesterday Call it whatever you want - prog rock, yacht rock or classic rock - Ambrosia will be performing their timeless music of the 1970s and early ‘80s when they hit the State Theatre stage in Red Bluff on Feb. 7

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By Aaron Williams but we made it a little more bluesy and in the anthology, there’s a letter “It really started as a country as we were very much infl uenced by from him about how he heard it on Joe Puerta doesn’t mind if you call R&B and dance music of the day,” the radio and wrote “This much I have song, but we made it a little more it prog rock, yacht rock or just good Puerta said. “It took on an ethereal always known, anyway: Music is the ol’ classic rock. He’s happy to still bluesy as we were very much quality…and having only art that’s really worth a damn.” be playing after all these years and infl uenced by R&B and dance mixing didn’t hurt either.” Following their fi fth and fi nal studio happy people are still listening. music of the day. It took on an And like many bands of their day, , Road Island (1982) Ambrosia The bass player and a founding ethereal quality…and having Alan Ambrosia not only crossed musical broke up and Puerta later became the member of Ambrosia is bringing the boundaries, but were part of a large bass player for and Parsons mixing didn’t hurt either.” band and its string of 1970s and musical – and beyond – community of the Range for the band’s fi rst three early ‘80s hits – “,” collaboration. : “The Way It Is,” “Scenes for “,” “You’re the - Joe Puerta talking about The band not only worked with the Southside” and “A Night on the Only Woman (You & I),” “Holdin’ on the classic Ambrosia song Parsons, who mixed Pink Floyd’s Town.” Hornsby had been in Ambrosia to Yesterday” and “Nice, Nice, Very “Holdin’ on to Yesterday” “Dark Side of the Moon” before and played on Road Island. Nice” – to the State Theatre at 7:30 becoming a successful act himself, “That was a fantastic run,” Puerta p.m. on Feb. 7. Tickets are $30-$45 they covered ’ “Magical said. “He’s a musical genius and we and available on the theater’s website section of the dictionary and found Mystery Tour,” for the musical went from playing 200-seat clubs to at www.statetheatreredbluff .com. Ambrosia. documentary “All This and World War headlining 10,000-seat arenas.” Mumblefi nger is scheduled to open. “It was the nectar of the gods and II” and saw their 1976 version hit the Today, Ambrosia has three “Grab your sea captain hat and kept them immortal,” he said. Top 40. original members – Puerta, drummer join us,” Puerta said from his home in And in a sense, the band has They even worked with Burleigh Drummond and keyboardist San Diego County where he’s busy become semi-immortal as yacht rock, “Slaughterhouse-Five” author Kurt Christopher North – along with preparing for a tour and his wedding. a blend of soft melodic rock from Vonnegut on the other single from vocalist Ken Stacy, keyboardist Mary “Whatever hat you’re wearing it the mid-70s, which has regained their 1975 self-titled debut album, Harris (who is also Drummond’s wife) doesn’t matter.” popularity with bands like Ambrosia, “Nice, Nice, Very Nice.” and guitarist Doug Jackson. The band that fi lled the airwaves Pablo Cruise, and “That started out as a simple folksy “I didn’t anticipate this,” Puerta in the 1970s and early ‘80s began Kenny Loggins. Paul Simon-like melody,” Puerta said of playing Ambrosia music into in Southern California, Puerta said, “We all grew up with so many recalled. “Nice, nice developed when the 2020s. “The yacht rock thing playing surf music “before the Beatles musical infl uences,” Puerta said. “I we decided to use Vonnegut’s lyrics has taken off and it’s not just my blew everything apart.” think in every style of music there’s (from the poem ‘Cat’s Cradle).” generation, but a lot of younger Ambrosia originally began as an art to capture the essence. That’s After getting approval, and Puerta people who grew up with their parents Ambergris Might (ambergris is a waxy what we tried to do, for example, with working on a second verse with the listening to it. substance from the intestine of a ‘Holdin’ on to Yesterday.’” author – “I can always say I’m a co- “And when you come out, you’ll get sperm whale), but when they found Puerta co-wrote the song with writer with Kurt Vonnegut” – the song all the hits. Have no fear – it’s a mix out another band had a similar name, original lead vocalist . became a minor hit. of everything we’ve done, including Puerta said they searched the “A” “It really started as a country song, “The fun part is that Kurt loved it, ‘Magical Mystery Tour.’”

Page 2 / February 2020 / After Five After Five / February 2020 / Page 3 Joss and Gentry to perform Feb. 16 at Cascade Theatre In 1980, at the age of 18, Scott Joss got a life changing call from to play with the Strangers. Since Haggard’s passing, the locally-based artist has been touring with Kris Kristoff erson and is now out on the road with Chris Gantry, considered “the original Nashville outlaw of the 60’s.” Touring together in support of both of their new albums, Joss and Gantry are making a stop at the Cascade Theatre in Redding on Feb. 16. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show start at $25 and are available online at cascadetheatre.org, by phone at 243-8877 or at the Cascade Theatre box offi ce, 1733 Market St., Redding. AFTER FIVE The North State Magazine After Five is published monthly for the communities in the north state and southern Oregon. Founded October 28, 1986. Advertising policies: The subject matter, form, size, wording, illustrations and typography are subject to the approval of After Five. Because a product is advertised in After Five does not necessarily mean we endorse its use. Display advertising rates and more detailed explanation of our ad policies are available on request. The entire contents of After Five are copyright 2020 by After Five. Mailed subscriptions are $50 per year. Editorial portions of the magazine may be reprinted by non-profit organizations. All other reproductions require the express written consent of the publisher. After Five welcomes editorial contributions, suggestions and story ideas from its readers. After Five is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. Manuscripts or materials unaccompained by a stamped, self-addressed envelope will not be returned. Space is offered for short announcements and calendar events on a regular basis. Readers should submit calendar items between the 1st and the 15th of the month preceding the month of publication. No phone call submissions; email or regular mail only. AFTER FIVE General Manager/Editor: Ron Harrington Publisher: Craig Harrington P.O. Box 492905, Redding, California 96049 Telephone (530) 275-1716 • FAX (530) 645-1776 ON THE WEB after5online.com Advertising (530) 275-1716 • FAX 645-1776 email: [email protected] Editorial 275-1716 • FAX 645-1776 or 303-1528 email: [email protected] [email protected]

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Scott Seaton - North State Symphony music director and conductor +IFVYEV]ȦȦ North State Symphony to showcase area youth at February concerts By Sue Constantinides SCOTT JOSS & North State Symphony performs its third Masterworks concerts of the season, featuring the iconic Saint-Saens CHRIS GANTRY Organ Symphony as well as sharing the stage with young classical music talent from across the north state. +IFVYEV]ȦȰ “Pulling Out the Stops” is scheduled to be performed at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 8, at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, and THE 2 p.m., Feb. 9, at Laxson Auditorium in Chico. Inspired by Beethoven’s Fifth DOO WOP Symphony, Saint-Saens created the Symphony No. 3, popularly known as the Organ Symphony, on the grandest PROJECT of scales, employing the “King of Instruments.” The program also includes Oliver Moore 2019’s Young Artist Audition high school +IFVYEV]ȶȦ winner Oliver Moore performing the lush “Classical music is deep and endlessly romantic themes in Liszt’s First Piano fascinating,” said Scott Seaton, music Concerto. director and conductor of North State Youth orchestra members from both Symphony. “It’s something that grows Chico and Redding will join the symphony within you organically, but it doesn’t hurt for Danzon No. 2 by composer Arturo to have encouragement and support. I RICHARD Marquez, assisted by Butte MTAC Youth was inspired to start playing saxophone Orchestra Director Yoshie Muratani in fi fth grade by something as quirky as and Shasta College Chamber Strings the theme to the Pink Panther cartoons. Orchestra Director Dr. Jeff Specht. I love all music, but nothing challenges MARX “Our February concerts are something or absorbs me more completely than we look forward to all season,” said classical music.” Elizabeth Quivey, executive director of Moore, the 2019 high school division +IFVYEV]ȶȁ North State Symphony. “As always, this winner from Chico, auditioned as a year’s Young Artist Audition winners give senior at Inspire School of the Arts and us the optimism that classical music is Science. Besides being an amazing alive and well. They carry us forward by pianist, Moore is also a vocalist, upright bringing new ideas, energy and diversity bassist, accompanist and arranger. to this enduring art form.” “It is unfortunate that classical music And there’s good reason for that often gets stereotyped as inaccessible or optimism. According to the University of irrelevant to the average listener,” Moore Michigan’s “Monitoring the Future” study, said. “In reality, the human experience B: THE UNDERWATER nearly 40 percent of high school students has changed very little since the times enroll in music programs. That’s almost 7 of the great composers. This music is million young people, compared to just meant to capture the essence of life, and BUBBLE SHOW 2EVGLȏ over 1 million participating in high school I think it is what we need now more than football. Furthermore, the College Board ever.” and SAT administrators cite the statistic Tickets for the Redding concert that students in public school music are $10-$55 and available at the CASCADETHEATRE.ORG | 530-243-8877 programs scored an average of 107 Cascade Theatre box offi ce or online at points higher on their SATs. cascadetheatre.org. Tickets for Chico are But benefi ts go beyond the numbers, $18-$55 and available at the University with music participation fostering a box offi ce or at chicostatetickets.com. variety of life skills like teamwork, A free pre-concert talk presented by perseverance and commitment, and Seaton and the guest artists begins one encouraging diversity and tolerance. hour before each performance. After Five / February 2020 / Page 5 THE POSTSCRIPT My sister learned to whistle at age two. She was precocious in other ways as well. She knew how to read by the time she started kindergarten. She demonstrated a physical dexterity I never did. She was much more talented at the piano. But it was the whistling that really got to me. I was six when she started to whistle and I remember LWFOHDUO\6KHVDWLQKHUKLJKFKDLUDWP\JUDQGSDUHQWV· house and started whistling her heart out. 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Page 6 / February 2020 / After Five Old school, new generation The Doo Wop Project to take you on a musical journey from classic Doo Wop to modern hits Feb. 21 at the Cascade Theatre in Redding

Featuring the stars of Broadway hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, The Doo Wop Project brings the sound and vocal excellence to recreate — and in some cases entirely reimagine — some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. From the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters and The Del Vikings to the stylings of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons, go on a journey through the era, and even discover a few DooWopifi ed versions of modern radio hits from , Jason Mraz, Maroon 5 and others. The Doo Wop Project is scheduled to perform 7:30 p.m., Feb. 21, at the Cascade Theatre in Redding. Tickets start at $29 and are available online at cascadetheatre.org, by phone at 243-8877 or at the Cascade Theatre box offi ce, 1733 Market St., Redding. 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and Richard Marx returns to the north state this month with a Feb. 28 concert, “An Acoustic Evening of Love Songs” scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Cascade Theatre in Redding. With more than 30 million albums worldwide, Marx self-titled debut album went to No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, spawning four Top 5 singles, including “Hold on to the Nights” and “Don’t Mean Nothing,” which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. His follow-up, 1989’s Repeat Off ender, was even more successful, hitting No. 1 and going quadruple-platinum with two No. 1 singles, “Satisfi ed” and “Right Here Waiting.” And what about “Right Here Waiting”? Well, the smash hit that studio album Limitless, scheduled to was probably the prom theme song of be released Feb. 7. many generations almost didn’t come According to Marx website, the to pass, Marx said in an After Five album takes its title from “Limitless,” interview with writer Aaron Williams a buoyant, propulsive pop number early in 2018 before a concert at the Marx made with Michael Jade. On State Theatre in Red Bluff . the surface it’s a love song, but “I hadn’t intended to record ‘Right underneath the lyrics refl ect where Here Waiting,’” he said, adding that Marx fi nds himself in his career and in he felt it didn’t fi t the “straight ahead his life overall. guitar-rock” album Repeat Off ender. “This whole project was a reminder A personal ballad written for his then- that I’m one of those blessed people girlfriend, Marx felt it “too personal.” who can do whatever I want,” Marx “I only ended up recording it said. “I don’t have to clock in. I don’t because all her friends and my friends have limitations in my life. I have very ganged up on me saying ‘That’s a little compromise. I can work or create huge song! You have to put it on the as much or as a little as I want. I’m album,’” he said. “It was so diff erent constantly reminding myself of how than anything on the radio at the time. grateful I am to have this sort of life I think it just found its place.” of so little limitation. It’s all about fun Marx has also written with numerous at this point. I really have nothing to artists, including “To Where You Are,” prove and nothing to lose.” the fi rst hit single from Josh Groban’s Tickets for the Redding show start debut album, and the NSYNC smash, at $35 and are available online at “This I Promise You.” Back in 2004 he cascadeheatre.org, by phone at 243- won a Song of the Year Grammy for 887, or at the Cascade Theatre box co-authoring Luther Vandross’ “Dance offi ce, 1733 Market St., Redding. with My Father.” In the 2018 After Five interview, Marx said the Grammy was “incredibly bittersweet.” Although he was proud to have won, he was sad Vandross was too ill to attend the show and the pair didn’t get to celebrate together. “When he died, the song took on a deeper impact for me,” Marx said. “I sing it every night in concert and tell the audience about how amazing Luther was. I miss his voice, but I really miss my friend.” Overall, Marx has scored 14 No. 1 singles (including Keith Urban’s No. 1 smash “Long Hot Summer”), both as a performer and as a songwriter/ producer. And he continues to write and record. Concertgoers will likely hear music from Marx’s latest and 12th

After Five / February 2020 / Page 9 Axiom takes a stab at the bright side of life

COVER PHOTO AND PHOTO ABOVE / Michael Burke Left to right: Lizzie Stoxen (Lady of the Lake), Michael Spence (King Wiechman (Patsy) in Axiom Repertory Theatre’s production of Arthur), Mark Amacker (Tim the Enchanter) and, kneeling, Jessica “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” scheduled to run Feb. 6 to Feb. 23. Monty Python’s Spamalot set for 3 week run By Aaron Williams He’s joined in the production by and recite all the goofy lines, kind of Mark Amacker (Sir Lancelot, French like it’s done in ‘Rocky Horror.’” Nancy Hill and Mike Spence “It takes a village to put on Taunter, Head Knight who says “Ni”); She said Axiom has waited two practically guarantee Spence will something like ‘Spamalot’ and Lizzy Stoxen (Lady of the Lake); Louie years to get the rights for “Spamalot.” be the only one not laughing during everyone is knocking it Licon (Sir Robin, Guard 1); Jessica “When the musical came out it was Axiom Repertory Theatre’s three- Wiehman (Patsy); Justin Redmill (Not- like ‘Oh my gosh,’” Hill said. “I came week run of the musical comedy out of the park.” Dead-Fred, Mother); Cole Cassell out of directorial retirement to do this “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” - Nancy Hill (Sir Bedevere, Historian, Dancing play.” “I honestly spend three hours Director of Axiom’s production Monk, Horse); Michael Jones (Prince The theater production is a loose per day laughing,” Hill said about of ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ Herbert, Dancing Nun); Jesse Myers adaptation of the 1975 fi lm “Monty rehearsals for the production that (Sir Dennis Galahad, Black Knight, Python and the Holy Grail” and is begins Feb. 6 and runs through Feb. Father); Gabe Spence (Brother an irreverent parody of the Arthurian 23. “It’s a level of ridiculousness because he’s cast as King Arthur, the Maynard, Guard 2); and Don Potter legend with Python-esque gags and where you can suspend cares and “adult” in the room and straight man (Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-show, cracks that have wormed their way laugh at the fart humor.” to sophomoric and silly goings-on Mayor). into the modern vernacular, such as A lifelong Monty Python fan, Hill around him. “Growing up, we had four the Black Knight’s “Tis but a scratch” and the ensemble cast spend their “I have to not laugh – that’s the channels and KIXE was my gig when quip after having his arm hacked off in evenings yucking it up nightly as read- hard part,” he said. “It’s fun though, I was young with all the crazy stuff , a fi ght against King Arthur. throughs draw to a close and opening taking yourself more seriously than including ‘Monty Python’s Flying The original 2005 Broadway night nears. But Spence, a veteran the world around you. I get to set up Circus,’” Hill said. “I adore it and have production was nominated for 14 Tony north state actor in his fi rst Axiom all these (hilarious) scenes. He’s a foil friends from high school and college Awards and won three, including Best production, isn’t laughing. That’s in each scene.” who would have parties and shadow Musical.

Page 10 / February 2020 / After Five a great experience. “The space is awesome and we’re able to relax knowing we’re at one address,” she said. “My life is so happy because we get to play in our own space. We can actually build a castle and leave it there.” Hill said the production staff has embraced the challenge of “Spamalot” with fervor, including musical director Brandon Bauman – “he’s really embraced the silliness.” Additionally, choreographer Roni Grandell has created “seamless transitions” for the play that uses up to 150 costume changes, led by Erin Jepson Bullock PHOTO / Michael Burke in charge of costume design. “We’re having fun (as a cast) “It takes a village to put on both discovering comedic elements something like ‘Spamalot’ and and applying them,” Hill said. “It’s everyone is knocking it out of the sometimes hard to let go, so we park,” Hill said. started building in improv techniques And maybe the big question is (into rehearsal) to become more silly whether Spence will crack a smile or and sophomoric. It’s like playing a even laugh during a show. game into the next level, like peeling “I have to not laugh,” he said, an onion.” adding “But when I’m not on stage I The result, she and Spence say, is get to sit back and truly enjoy some a side-splitting time for both cast and great actors.” audience. Shows are scheduled Thursdays, “I’m so impressed with my fellow Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. actors and what they bring to their with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays, characters,” said Spence, who on Feb. 6, 7, 8 and 9. The following was thrilled to simply audition for weekend’s show run from Feb. 13-16 “Spamalot,” adding “I was interested and fi nally Feb. 20-23. in whatever part I could get.” Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for Hill said having the luxury of set children, seniors and students and building in Axiom’s new Redding can be purchased online at www. home on Bechelli Lane has also been axreptheatre.com.

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Page 12 / February 2020 / After Five PHOTO / Dan Spiess PHOTO / Nigel Skeet Lou White Linda Bott A Night of Surprises in store Feb. 21 With Riverfront Playhouse approaching the fi nish line of their new downtown theater, they plan to celebrate and raise money as well with “A Night of Surprises” to be held at the Win-River Event Center on Feb. 21. You’ll be treated to performances by Linda Bott and the Lou White Band, with additional special surprises from some local celebrities. There’ll be a silent auction with unique items, naming opportunities for items needed at Riverfront’s new downtown theatre building, and a progress report. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Dinner choices include roasted garlic chicken, roasted tri-tip or three- cheese vegetable lasagna. Tickets are $45 per person, or gather a group of eight friends to purchase a table of eight for $400. They’re available at www. riverfrontplayhouse.net or Enjoy the Store, Redding. COMING SOON Get your tickets before they’re gone! AMBROSIA Ambrosia is an American rock band formed in southern California in 1970. Ambrosia had five Top 40 hit singles released between 1975 and 1980, including the Top 5 hits “How Much I Feel” and “Biggest Part of Me”. Friday, February 7th · 7:00 pm

JEFFERSON STARSHIP The legendary rock ‘n roll group with eight gold and platinum albums, twenty hit singles, and sold out concerts worldwide, makes its mark at the State! Wednesday, February 26th · 7:00 pm

TANYA TUCKER One of the most admired and influential artists in history returns for one epic night at the State! This performance is part of her Grammy-nominated album “Bring My Flowers Now” Tour, with special guest Aubrie Sellers. Monday, June 8th · 7:00 pm

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After Five / February 2020 / Page 13 Concert, 1 to 3pm, in Paul Bunyan’s Tickets are $21 to $55 are $15 to $54 and 7:30pm, Laxson St. James Lutheran Forest Camp at and available at the available at the Auditorium, Chico. Church, 2500 Shasta Turtle Bay, Redding. Cascade Theatre Box 8QLYHUVLW\%R[2I¿FH Tickets $20 to $65, View Dr. Presented by A weekly educational 2I¿FH&DOO Call 898-6333. available online, call California State Old program for kids 2 to 898-6333, or at the Time Fiddlers, Dist. 6. 5. February’s theme is Writer’s Forum, 8QLYHUVLW\ER[RI¿FH +HOGWKH¿UVW6XQGD\ Be an Artist. Free for 10:30am, All Saints 1 of each month. members or with park Episcopal Church, 9 Mossy Creek with admission. Call 243- 2150 Benton Dr., )LUHÀ\7:30pm, Live Radio Theatre, Live Radio Theatre, 8850. Redding. Former Celtic Harps, Rare Harlan Adams Theatre 7:30pm, Riverfront 2pm, see Feb. 1. Writers Forum Instruments & at CSU Chico. Tickets Playhouse, 1620 East Redding Membership Director Wondrous Stories 13 are $15 to $20 and Cypress Ave, Redding. Toastmasters, 6pm, and part-time with Lisa Lynne & available at the Tickets are $12. Call Redding Library, freelance editor Aryeh Frankfurter, Anderson Library 8QLYHUVLW\%R[2I¿FH 221-1028. 1100 Parkview Ave., Jennifer Higley will 7:30pm, Bohemian Art Storytime, 3:30pm, Call 898-6333. Redding. This repeats share the basics of Loft, 2204B Bechelli Anderson Library. Frozen the Musical, every Thursday. Call starting your own Lane, Redding. This week will feature Spamalot, 7:30pm, 2pm and 7pm, David 945-9226. website hosted by Admission is $15 to a Valentine-themed see Feb. 6. Marr Theater, 2200 3 WordPress. Annual $20. Call 229-7818. storytime. Call 365- Eureka Wy., Redding. Anderson Library membership dues are 7685. Presented by the Candidates Forum, Storytime, 3:30pm, $25. North State Redding School of the 6 to 8pm, Grant Anderson Library. This Symphony: Pulling Spamalot, 7:30pm, Arts. Tickets are $6 to Elementary School, week will feature race LGBTQ+ Coffee, Out the Stops, 2pm, see Feb. 6. $14. 8835 Swasey Dr., car stories. Call 365- Cookies and Laxson Auditorium at Redding. A forum for 7685. Brownies, 2 to 3pm, CSU Chico. Tickets Little Explorers, LGBTQ+ Board the Shasta County NorCal OUTreach are $8.50 to $40 10am, see Feb. 6. 16 Game Night, 6 Board of Supervisors, Center, 2553 Victor and available at the to 8pm, NorCal Dist. 2 candidates. Avenue, Redding. Call 8QLYHUVLW\%R[2I¿FH Redding Scott Joss & Chris OUTreach Center, 949-6267. Call 898-6333. Toastmasters, 6pm, Gantry, 7:30pm, 2553 Victor Avenue, see Feb. 6. Cascade Theatre, Redding. Call 949- Northern California Playwrights’ Night Redding. Tickets are 6267. Dowsers, presents Out, 2pm, see Feb. 7. $25 to $29 and are 7 “Heal Yourself to available online at Redding Library Heal Your World” Spamalot, 2pm, see cascadetheatre.org, Book Sale, 10am Ambrosia, 7:30pm, by Roxanne Louise Feb. 6. by phone at 243-8877 to 1pm, Community 4 State Theatre, 333 (visiting from Virigina), or at the Cascade Room at the Redding Oak St., Red Bluff. 2pm, Community 7KHDWUHER[RI¿FH Library, 1100 Parkview GuGu Drum Group Tickets are $30 to $45. Room at Shasta 14 1733 Market St., Ave., Redding. Call from Shanghai, Call 529-2787. County Library, Redding. 245-7265. 7:30pm, Laxson Redding. A donation of Spamalot, 7:30pm, Auditorium at CSU Playwright’ Night $5 is suggested. see Feb. 6. Fiddle, Bluegrass, Weaverville Art Chico. Tickets are $15 Out, 7:30pm, and Americana Cruise, 5 to 8 to $42 and available Riverfront Playhouse, Valentine’s Dance, 11 Music, 2pm, Palo pm, Downtown at the University Box 1620 East Cypress 7pm, Frontier Senior Cedro Community Weaverville. Many 2I¿FH&DOO Ave, Redding. Tickets Center, 2081 Frontier Cirque Mechanics, Hall, 22037 Old businesses stay are $12. Call 221- Trail, Anderson. The 7:30pm, Cascade Forty Four Dr., Palo open late and offer 1028. Cottonwood Band will Theatre, Redding. Cedro. Presented by refreshments for this perform. Admission Tickets are $26 California State Old cultural experience. Cottonwood is $15 or $25 for a to $49 and are 15 Time Fiddlers, Dist. 6. Community Library couple. Call 356-9787. available online at Held the third Sunday Renaissanced, Book Sale, 11am to cascadetheatre.org, Redding Improv of each month. through Feb. 29, Janet 2pm, Cottonwood Double Art Opening by phone at 243-8877 Players, 7:30pm, Turner Print Museum 6 Community Library, & Reception, 5pm, or at the Cascade Riverfront Playhouse, All you can eat at CSU Chico. 3427 Main St., Siskiyou Arts Museum, 7KHDWUHER[RI¿FH 1620 East Cypress breakfast with CHAT, Museum hours are Spamalot, 7:30pm, Cottonwood. Call 347- 5824 Dunsmuir Ave., 1733 Market St., Ave, Redding. This 8:30am to 12:30pm, 11am to 4pm Monday Axiom Repertory 4818. Dunsmuir. Cheryl Redding. ZLOOEHWKH¿QDO Arc Pavilion, 2030 through Saturday. An Theatre, 2613 Bechelli Petty “Around Town” performance at the Park Ave., Chico. Cost exhibition talk will be Lane, Redding. Tickets Spamalot, 7:30pm, through March 7 in Nappy Roots, current location before is $15 for adults, $8 for held in the Zing Recital are $25 to $30. Call see Feb. 6. the Museum Space, American alternative Riverfront moves to children 5 to 12, and Hall at 5:30pm Feb. 215-3955. and Michael Howell Southern rap quartet downtown Redding. free for children under 13, with a reception to & Friends “Civil from Louisville, Tickets are $15. Call 5 with an adult. follow. Call 898-4476. Candidates Forum, Twilight” through April Kentucky, 7pm, The 221-1028. 6 to 8pm, Shasta 4 in the Main Gallery. Dip, 1730 California Spamalot, 2pm, see Lake City Council Admission is free and St., Redding. Tickets Allison and Feb. 6. Chambers, 4488 open the public. Call $15 advance, $20 day Victor, 7pm, POPS Red Bluff St., Shasta 235-4711. of show. Must be 21 performing Arts & Lake. A forum for the 8 and over with valid ID. Cultural Center, 5819 Shasta County Board Playwright’s Night Call 241-2662. Sacramento Ave., of Supervisors, Dist. 4 North State Out, 7:30pm, see Feb. Dunsmuir. Tickets are 2 candidates. Symphony: Pulling 7. Chris Thile, mandolin $15 in advance, $17 at Out the Stops, virtuoso, 7:30pm, the door. Fiddle, Bluegrass Little Explorers, 7:30pm, Cascade Spamalot, 7:30pm, Laxson Auditorium at 20 and Americana 10am, Mill Building Theatre, Redding. see Feb. 6. CSU Chico. Tickets Brian Regan, comic, Fly Fishing Film Tour, Page 14 / February 2020 / After Five 7:30pm, Cascade Spamalot, 7:30pm, House, 11am to 2pm, 7pm, State Theatre, Cascade Theatre, Theatre, Redding. see Feb. 6. Weaverville Joss 333 Oak St., Red Bluff. Redding. Tickets are Tickets are $19 and House. Tickets are $45 to $64. $35 to $49 and are are available online at Little Explorers, Call 529-2787. available online at cascadetheatre.org, 10am, see Feb. 6. We Shall Overcome, cascadetheatre.org, by phone at 243-8877 a celebration of Dr. by phone at 243-8877 or at the Cascade Redding Martin Luther King or at the Cascade 7KHDWUHER[RI¿FH Toastmasters, 6pm, Jr., 7:30pm, Laxson 7KHDWUHER[RI¿FH 1733 Market St., see Feb. 6. Auditorium at CSU 1733 Market St., Redding. Chico. Tickets are $15 Redding. to $40 and available Michael Jr., Christian at the University Box 27 New Music comedian, 7:30pm, 2I¿FH&DOO Symposium, 7:30pm, Simpson University, Anderson Library see Feb. 27. Redding. Tickets are Spamalot, 7:30pm, Storytime, 3:30pm, $20 to VIP for $85, see Feb. 6. Anderson Library. available online. 21 This week will feature Daniel Tiger. Call 365- Anderson Library The Doo Wop A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels is the latest invention from the 7685. Storytime, 3:30pm, Project, 7:30pm, PLQGVRI&LUTXH0HFKDQLFV3DUWPHFKDQLFDOLQYHQWLRQSDUWKLJKÀ\LQJ Anderson Library. This Cascade Theatre, FLUFXV&LUTXH0HFKDQLFV¶QHZVKRZSOD\VWULEXWHWRWKHORUHRIWKH New Music week will feature a Redding. Tickets are FLUFXVHVRIWKHVDWWKH&DVFDGH7KHDWUH)HE Symposium, 7:30pm, 29 Dental Health-themed $29 to $35 and are Rowland-Taylor Recital Spamalot, 7:30pm, Vintage Public House, storytime. Call 365- available online at Hall at CSU Chico. LGBTQ+ Senior see Feb. 6. 1790 Market St., 23 7685. cascadetheatre.org, This event is free and Casserole Special, Redding. $10 available by phone at 243-8877 Hot Tuna, 7:30pm, open the public. 3 to 6pm, NorCal on eventbrite. Call B.E.A.M., business or at the Cascade Laxson Auditorium at OUTreach Center, 229-9449. expo and mixer, 5 7KHDWUHER[RI¿FH CSU Chico. Tickets Little Explorers, 2553 Victor Avenue, to 7pm, Red Bluff 1733 Market St., are $15 to $47 and 10am, see Feb. 6. Redding. Call 949- Diggin Dirt, 8pm, The Community Center, Redding. available at the 6267. Dip, 1730 California 1500 S. Jackson St. Redding St., Redding. Tickets 8QLYHUVLW\%R[2I¿FH Call 527-6220 ext. A Night of Surprises, Call 898-6333. Toastmasters, 6pm, $10. Must be 21 and %RG\WUDI¿F 301. 6pm, Win River 22 see Feb. 6. contemporary dance, over with valid ID. Call Casino, Redding. Spamalot, 2pm, see 7:30pm, Laxson District 1 Little 241-2662. Lecture: Global Dinner at 7pm. Feb. 6. Auditorium at CSU League Comedy Spread of Featuring music by Chico. Tickets are $15 Night, 7pm, Cascade Practice SAT, 7:45am, Constitutions, Linda Bott and the to $45 and available Theatre, Redding. LaBaume-Rudat Hall 7:30pm, Zingg Recital Lou White Band. at the University Box Tickets are $25 at Simpson University. Hall at CSU Chico. 3URFHHGVEHQH¿WWKH and available at the This is a free practice 2I¿FH&DOO Princeton Historian Riverfront Playhouse. Cascade Theatre Box test, registration is Linda Colley will Tickets are $45, table 2I¿FH&DOO required. 28 lecture. This event is sponsorships are free and open to the available. Call 524- Richard Marx: An Ashleigh Flynn and Lions Dance at the 26 public. 0223. Evening of Acoustic The Riveters, 8pm, Weaverville Joss Jefferson Starship, Love Songs, 7:30pm,

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