Chico Entertainment

From the pages of the Chico Enterprise-Record's Entertainment section, stories about Arts and Entertainment in the north state.

Biblio File: Book in Common delivers harrowing account of deadly crash
chicoer.com - Dan Barnett
For writer and performer Tim Hernandez, Woody Guthrie’s poem “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee),” with music by Martin Hoffman, “was the beacon” …
Chico, CA
North State Symphony showcases fresh artists
chicoer.com - Verda Mackay
North State Symphony offers another concert of outstanding music in its Masterworks series, “Soloistic Sensations,” with two performances Feb. 23 in …
Bucket Lists
Chico State alumni star in Bay Area productions
chicoer.com - Natalie Hanson
Two Chico State alumni are starring in high-profile productions at theater companies in the Bay Area this month.Alumna and self-professed Chico …
Bluegrass Music
Nashville bluegrass stars combine forces
chicoer.com - Natalie Hanson
Noam Pikelny brings his banjo skills to Chico in a show Tuesday with fiddle musician Stuart Duncan.Acclaimed banjoist Pikelny is a Grammy-nominated …
San Francisco, CA
Photographers explore Australia with ‘Down Under Wonders’
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
A photographic journey through Australia will be presented by Shelley Gollnick at 7 p.m. on March 1 at the Orland Art Center.The center is hosting …
San Francisco, CA
Keep Chico Weird returns to 1078 Gallery
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
The 2019 Keep Chico Weird art show will run for several days beginning on Feb. 28, with a reception on March 2.This year’s art gallery will be …
Humanism
‘Sequoia Chronicles’ book signing by author Jim Moll
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
Jim Moll will host a launch party and book signing from 4-7 p.m. on Feb. 22 for his newly published book, “Sequoia Chronicles,” at Gray Nurse …
New Orleans, LA
Symposium explores musical work of Terry Riley
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
The 15th annual “New Music Symposium,” will spotlight composer Terry Riley and pianist Gloria Cheng with three events on Feb. 28 and March 1. “The …
Art Galleries
Gallery listings for week of Feb. 21
chicoer.com - Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICOA Beautiful Life Furnishings: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. 250 E. First St. 487-7229.Amber Palmer …
Live Music
Entertainment calendar for week of Feb. 21
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ThursdayEVENTSEnloe Cancer Center: Oil paintings by Beth Bjorklund at the Healing Art Gallery. Free event features artists whose lives have been …
College & University
Learn about local hornworts, liverworts, mosses
chicoer.com - By Staff Reports | Chico Enterprise-Record
The Friends of the Chico State Herbarium will sponsor a workshop on the “Introduction to Bryophytes,” Friday and Saturday, in Holt Hall, Room 129 on …
All things olive celebrated, eaten at historic Ehmann Home
chicoer.com - By Staff Reports | Chico Enterprise-Record
The seventh annual California Ripe Olive Day in Oroville will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the historic Ehmann Home, 1480 …
Black History
Celebrating Black History Month
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
Two events will honor Black History Month at Chico State at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday. The We Matter candlelight vigil will begin at 6 p.m. in Trinity …
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Starving Student: Sustainable sushi on a sustainable student budget
chicoer.com - By Josh Cozine | Correspondent
CHICO — Happy hour isn’t just for booze anymore. You can also get some pretty sweet deals on food around town, if you know when to show up. Aonami …
Yolo County
Daniel Marsh double murder case to air on ’48 Hours’
chicoer.com - Sarah Dowling
Television viewers across the United States will soon learn about a case Yolo County residents are all too familiar with.The CBS show “48 Hours” will …
Business Administration
Camp Fire news and information
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
NEWSNew center hoursOperating hours for the two Disaster Recovery Centers in Butte County have changed.The Paradise center, at 1080 Ewald Court will …
Gavin Newsom meets with local leaders and Camp Fire survivors
chicoer.com - Amanda Hovik
After signing a package of fire recovery and emergency response bills, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Pine Ridge Elementary School today to meet with …
Hull
Pat Hull and Hannah Jane Kile team up to deliver spring concert
chicoer.com - Natalie Hanson
Pat Hull will perform his single Chico State show of the spring with a double-billed show with singer-songwriter Hannah Jane Kile, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. …
New Orleans, LA
Mad Skillet brings New Orleans flavor to Sierra Nevada
chicoer.com - Kate Wright
John Medski’s Mad Skillet, a worldly New Orleans-flavored quartet, comes to the Sierra Nevada Big Room Tuesday for a West Coast tour, debuting the …
Video Game Odyssey: ‘Apex Legends’ raises the standard for battle royale games
chicoer.com - Ulises Duenas
The battle royale market is becoming pretty saturated these days, so when a new one comes out there’s immediate speculation if the game is a …
Black History
Socialize for Black History Month
chicoer.com - By Staff Reports | Chico Enterprise-Record
The Chico Peace and Justice Center will host a Black History Community Social from 6-8 p.m. Monday at 526 Broadway. Meet the Carter Scholars Black …
UC Davis
Antique appraisal fundraiser at women’s club
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
The Chico Women’s Club will house the American Association of University Women Antique Appraisal Fundraiser from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday at 592 E. …
The Addams Family
‘The Addams Family’ premieres with Valentine’s Day event
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
The Inspire School of Arts and Sciences performs its “The Addams Family” musical, complete with quirky characters and laughable situations, with a …
Bridges
Artist donates work to help rebuild Honey Run Covered Bridge
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
CHICO — The sale of a submission at the Chico Art Center will help rebuild a Butte Creek Canyon landmark.Local artist Wilma R. Forester submitted her …
John McEuen reunites with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band members in Red Bluff
chicoer.com - Natalie Hanson
Grammy-winning banjoist and musician John McEuen will bring his blend of acoustic bluegrass and several former bandmates to a concert at 7 p.m. …
Humanism
Biblio File: Local engineer proposes ‘humanist’ economics for prosperity
chicoer.com - Dan Barnett
Retired electrical engineer Darwen Cook of Chico wondered some years ago what would happen if economics was viewed from an engineering …
Live Word brings local writers’ works to life
chicoer.com - Staff Reports
North State Writers are working for the first time with the professional actors of the Blue Room Theatre, North State Writers to present Live …
Entertainment calendar for week of Feb. 14
chicoer.com - Chico Enterprise-Record
ThursdayEVENTSEnloe Cancer Center: Oil paintings by Beth Bjorklund at the Healing Art Gallery. Free event features artists whose lives have been …
Art Galleries
Gallery listings for week of Feb. 14
chicoer.com - Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICOA Beautiful Life Furnishings: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. 250 E. First St. 487-7229.Amber Palmer …