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1078 gallery looking for real estate

1078 gallery looking for real estate

Anisha Brady
May 1, 2017

After over a decade of providing the Chico community with timeless galleries and popular music events, the 1078 gallery is closing its doors temporarily for relocation. “We were asked to leave by...

Photo credit: Netflix

“Girl Boss” is a loss

Anisha Brady
April 30, 2017

Founder of the fashion dysnasty known as Nasty Gal, Sophia Amoruso, recounts her rags to riches story in her book, "Girl Boss" is a semi autobiographical/ self-help guide to slaying the enigmatic game...

Madi Sipes and the Painted Blue during their interview Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Q&A: Madi Sipes and the Painted Blue

Anisha Brady
April 26, 2017

People have been raving about Madi Sipes and the Painted Blue who finally graced Chico with their musical presence this past weekend for a house show and So Far Sounds event. The band, comprised of Madi...

Kendrick Lamar dressed as a priest in the opening scene of "Humble." Photo credit: Screenshot from Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" (C) 2017 Aftermath/Interscope

Kendrick Lamar gets culturally rich with ‘HUMBLE’

Anisha Brady
April 24, 2017

Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE” music video—It’s aesthetic, it’s memorable and now it’s viral. But there’s so much more to it. What is most striking about both...

Spinnin' around my head and I stare" Photo credit: Marisa Segovia

Segovia and Mary Jane: A dynamic duo

Anisha Brady
April 23, 2017

Creative defiance and aesthetic pleasure are central in Marisa Segovia’s artwork. Maybe she’s born with it—maybe it’s marijuana. “Smoking weed is a catalyst for me,” Segovia said. “I’ll...

Photo credit: Marianna Chambard

Dropping the gavel into a fragile strength

Anisha Brady
April 13, 2017

Caitlin Francis’ tumultuous past and a year of meticulous work on the wheel has given birth to “Anonym-us,” an exhibit and sanctuary for sexual abuse survivors. “I’ve collected stories from...

Pure Comedy album art

Why everybody is listening to Father John Misty

Anisha Brady
April 13, 2017

For those unfamiliar or lightly confused: No, "Father John Misty" is not a cult leader. He is a moniker of Josh Tillman, a mastermind lyricist and musician. Tillman just released his newest album, “Pure...

'M.I.A.' is not missing in action with social issues

‘M.I.A.’ is not missing in action with social issues

Anisha Brady
April 8, 2017

"M.I.A." is the woman we all aspire to be - not just because of her off-the-wall, stick it to the man odes to womanhood, but for her tenacious will to thrive in and impact a cruel world.Before she became...

Photo credit: Addison Risbry

Unearthing the Power of Clay

Anisha Brady
April 6, 2017

Addison Risbry ditched her mathematics degree after unearthing her love for clay. As she's always been artistically inclined, Risbry diverged from her strict course load to entertain her curiosity in ceramic...

Books to deepen your spirituality

Books to deepen your spirituality

Anisha Brady
March 28, 2017

Spirituality is a broad and ambiguous term used to describe the belief in an ultimate power. Though its form is personal among each individual, it serves as a reminder to live an interconnected, self-reflective...

Photo credit: MAWD

Sofar Sounds Chico

Anisha Brady
March 26, 2017

Sofar Sounds is an international organization that is reviving the enchantment of live music. And after making a home in 328 cities across the world, it's coming to Chico. “Sofar only hires really...

Masloski performing at an ACLU/Planned Parenthood benefit concert

‘The Bullshit Queen’ shows her inspiration

Anisha Brady
March 9, 2017

Brittany Masloski likes to sing. She also likes to travel and raise pigs. Her unshackled persona and drive for spontaneity truly sets her apart from other musicians. “I think I’m going to try...

Podcasts worth listening to

Podcasts worth listening to

Anisha Brady
March 4, 2017

Many of us in this confusing yet thrilling period of our lives are searching for a source of inspiration. Sometimes this inspiration comes in the form of a podcast. What is so profound and exciting about...

Cremer defies genre with new music

Cremer defies genre with new music

Anisha Brady
March 1, 2017

Joshua Cremer is reshaping the face of the Folk genre with his indie rock past. For most of his life, Cremer was always one of a collective of fellow indie/ punk rockers up until three years ago when he...

MAWD performs at the 1078 Gallery for the #irespectmusic event Photo credit: Natasha Doron

Fight for the right to create

Anisha Brady
March 1, 2017

SOTA Production’s Artists’ Rights Rally at the 1078 Gallery Feb. 24, was a success. People gathered at the quaint setting for a fun night of activism and live music. Student artists Justin...

Changing art with Bateson

Changing art with Bateson

Anisha Brady
February 24, 2017

“I want my art to be the truest manifestation of myself,” said Matthew Bateson, third-year student. Bateson never imagined constructing his existence around the creation of art. Growing up in Camerontown,...

Local artists fight for their rights

Local artists fight for their rights

Anisha Brady
February 23, 2017

Each time that hit, new tune gets aired on the radio, is another time that that hardworking artist does not get paid. Many are unaware of the injustice occurring behind the scenes of the radio industry,...

Chico Unplugged opening night

Chico Unplugged opening night

Anisha Brady and Jenny Salazar
February 14, 2017

Chico Unplugged is one of the best free music events. The dimly lit bar scene above Madison Bear Garden sets the mood for an evening of soulful acoustics and chicken fingers.If that isn't enticing enough,...

Aspiring photographer takes leap of faith

Aspiring photographer takes leap of faith

Anisha Brady
February 7, 2017
Bringing people together through photography.
The cast of Abby Road crosses Esplanade in a Beatles like fashion Photo credit: Courtesy of Uncle Dad's Art Collective

Abbey Road takes on Chico State

Anisha Brady
February 3, 2017

Uncle Dad’s Art Collective is reintroducing The Beatles’ iconic, Abbey Road, in a brilliant new light at the Laxson Auditorium Feb. 3-4. The performance will tell the story of “The Dreamer,”...

Leon Bridges official "Coming Home" album cover. Photo courtesy of Columbia Records.

Three bands that bring the coffee shop home

Anisha Brady
December 15, 2016

How are some coffee shops just so good at creating the perfect atmosphere for their customers? A lot of the time it comes down to the right music. Luckily, one can recreate this same vibe even at home....

Photo courtesy of Sesar Sanchez.

365 Chico ends with surprising discoveries

Anisha Brady
December 8, 2016

Last January, Sanchez set out to photograph and interview one Chico local every day for the past year. What began as a mere concept, blossomed into a grand and diverse compilation of portraits and interviews.Now...

Girls season finale sure to amaze

Girls season finale sure to amaze

Anisha Brady
December 7, 2016

Lena Dunham’s “Girls” is an ode to the struggles of navigating modern day life for women in their early twenties. The comedy-drama series follows the lives of four young women living...

Artists Guerra and Sue share their taboos through self expression

Anisha Brady
November 27, 2016

Every artist searches for a meaningful message to send out into the world. Joel Guerra and Helen Sue have found theirs and are ready to spread it. "Taboo" is the BMU’s newest gallery exhibit, created...

Lenny Letter is a feminist online newsletter that inspires women to share their experiences. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

3 feminist blogs you have to check out

Anisha Brady
November 16, 2016

In light of recent election results, many people have been questioning the fate of the country and what a Donald Trump presidency may mean for disadvantaged peoples. Women are especially in need of empowerment...

Rainy night tunes to get cozy to

Anisha Brady
November 10, 2016

Blustery, rainy nights call for a cozy abode, to be swaddled like a baby sloth inside a warm, fuzzy blanket on the couch. Life really couldn’t get any better until the sound of the robotic dissonance...

The Annual Pumpkin Drop is on its way! Photo credit: Sean Martens

Annual pumpkin drop is a smash

Anisha Brady
November 2, 2016

It’s the season for Chico State’s annual pumpkin drop. Let’s be honest, watching a pumpkin hurled to the ground from a seven-story building and obliterated into a pulpy mess is nothing less than...

Promotional photo for the movie courtesy of the official "The Girl on the Train" Facebook page.

‘The Girl on the Train’: a thrilling ride

Anisha Brady
October 26, 2016

*Caution spoilers ahead*Rachel is a blackout alcoholic with a stalker-like obsession for her cheating ex-husband. If that already doesn’t sound miserable enough, Rachel drunkenly hurls herself into...

Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Collaborative exhibit ‘Wide Open Spaces’ turns heads

Anisha Brady
October 14, 2016

Chico State is the home to a newly curated exhibit at the Janet Turner Museum. It showcases and intertwines Janet Turner’s one of a kind prints with photography by the university’s advanced photography...

Netflix food documentaries worth the binging

Netflix food documentaries worth the binging

Anisha Brady
October 11, 2016

Gastronomy is not something that usually comes to mind when one thinks of art. Cuisine has always been an indication of culture, however, within recent years, the culinary scene has revolutionized and...

Two Door Rev's latest album, Noise In The Same Key was released earlier this year. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

‘Two Door Rev’ revs up the music scene

Anisha Brady
October 6, 2016

Chico is a deep hub for unique and aspiring musicians of all ages. The two-man band, Two Door Rev, stands out among the crowd for their progressively punk sound and politically critical messages.Sam Wotruba,...

Emily and mother Alicia, enjoying what looks like a well worth it punch out of the food card! (Event goers pay for cards with amounts of vendors they can visit, each time a punch out of the card is taken, so there's no double dipping.) Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

‘Taste of Chico’ is the event of every foodie’s dreams

Anisha Brady
September 26, 2016

The Taste of Chico is an experience that should not be missed. Despite the intense heat, crowds of people filled the streets of downtown Chico to feast on a wide variety of gourmet snacks and beverages...

Promotional photo for "Rumble to Ravel" via the official North State Symphony Facebook Page.

‘Rumba to Ravel’ reels in classic melodies

Anisha Brady
September 22, 2016

Need a refreshing, sober Saturday night filled with sophistication and classical melodies? Come to Laxson Auditorium this Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. for the performance of the year. The North State Symphony...

DJ iMullinati spinning at a show. Photo courtesy of Ryan Mullin via Fish Photography and KqumSquad.

iMullinati spins his way through the music scene

Anisha Brady
September 18, 2016

Ryan Mullin is not the average Chico State junior. Just last week Mullin, or iMullinati, opened for Vanic, a well-known trap DJ at the Senator Theater. The show sold out and more than 1,000 people...

Saturn Orion touches up the painting he is the proudest of. Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Local artists display work at Thursday night market

Anisha Brady
September 14, 2016

The popular Thursday night market always unites the community of Chico. With its fresh and local produce and exotic food trucks, people are mesmerized by the plethora of food and overlook the talented,...