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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Caloy performed at the first Nooner Concert of the Semester. Photo credit: Mitchell Kret

AS Productions hosts kickoff Nooner Concert

Mitchell Kret // April 5, 2019
AS Productions' concerts are back to showcase local and student artists.
Donald Beaman debuted new music for the crowd.
China released their second album Feb. 22 and is finishing their tour of the West Coast. Photo credit: Mitchell Kret

1078 Gallery hosts folk and country music artists

Mitchell Kret // February 25, 2019
China, Donald Beaman and Garrett Gray show off their unique music at the art gallery.
Thumpasaurus members in the green room of Lost on Main

Thumpasaurus brings the funk to Lost on Main

Mitchell Kret // February 21, 2019

Lost on Main was flooded with psychedelic funk Tuesday night, hosting Thumpasaurus, an energetic band from L.A. making their third stop on their “Book of Thump” tour across the U.S. The show also...

Milo Hopkins of Rogue Squadron performing at Ikes. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

Ike’s Place hosts hardcore rock concert

Angel Ortega // February 21, 2019
Mosh pits and comradery make for a great night for Chico's hardcore community.
Fridays concert featured a performance from the Fritz, a local Chico band. Photo credit: Josiah Nicholl

Friday Night Concerts kick off in the Chico City Plaza

Josiah Nicholl // May 5, 2018

People filled the city plaza in downtown Chico Friday night to enjoy the return of Chico's Friday Night Concerts. For the 41st year, free shows with live music will be put on by the Downtown Chico Business...

Highlights all activities the event will host.

Image Courtesy of Summerfest Chico

Upcoming fun at Summerfest of Chico

Alejandra Solorio // September 3, 2017

As the summer comes to a close, what better way to spend the last warm weeks than enjoying a cold beverage, live music and local food vendors? Jaime Perry, Marketing Director at Deer Creek Broadcasting,...

Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

The Kyle Gass Band shreds at Lost on Main.

Matthew Manfredi // December 8, 2016

The Kyle Gass Band lit up Lost on Main Tuesday night by bringing guitar solos and crushing acoustic chords together for a night of comedic rock 'n' roll. Gass, best known for his role in Tenacious D, the...

Photo credit: Grant Garnsey

Coachella is not worth it

Sam Rios // April 6, 2016
The youthful pilgrimage of Coachella doesn't give its attendees the experience they seek.
Photo courtesy of Bernie 2016.

Bernie fans to host free registration event with live music

Molly Sullivan // March 25, 2016
Local bands will perform at a voter registration event in support of presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders.
Kyle Burns works to invoke emotions through his photographs.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

Local photography on display at downtown cafe

Sarah Scharf // February 16, 2014
The Naked Lounge is serving up fresh coffee and photography by local artist Kyle Burns.
Each member of The Upstairs Neighbours really feeling their instrument.Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

The Upstairs Neighbours bring the funk

Veronica Hodur // January 28, 2014
The Upstairs Neighbours bring a jazzy flavor to well-known pop songs, as well as their own original work to Chico's Certified Farmers' Market and various venues.
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