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All content by David Kahn

Study Break: Godzilla movie review

David Kahn
May 16, 2014
The new "Godzilla" movie returns to the roots of the giant Kaiju.

North State Symphony performance bids farewell to professor

David Kahn
May 11, 2014
Kyle Wiley Pickett led his last performance as conductor of the North State Symphony Saturday, May 10.
Photo Courtesy of Keely Leonard.

School seeks singing competitors

David Kahn
April 27, 2014
Chico State School of the Arts is looking for contestants for the NBC hit show "The Voice."
Natalya Shkoda, coordinator of keyboard studies. Photo Courtesy of School of The Arts and Joe Paul DiMaggio.

Benefit features musically talented faculty, students

David Kahn
April 23, 2014
Chico State music students and faculty perform April 26 to support the music and theatre department’s keyboard program.
Professor Rocky Winslow will lead The Jazz X-Press April 25. Photo Courtesy of School of The Arts and Joe Paul DiMaggio.

Ensemble to jazz up campus theatre

David Kahn
April 22, 2014
The Jazz X-Press Ensemble presents a memorable night of jazz music on April 25.
Photograph by Andy Templeton via Flic.kr/p/65rUQS.

Study Break: ‘Transcendence’ review

David Kahn
April 21, 2014
Another film takes a crack at an artificial intelligence story.
Symphonic Winds on stage for the “Band-ology” performance Saturday night in Harlen Adams Theatre. Photo credit: David Kahn

Wind ensemble blows audience away

David Kahn
April 13, 2014
The Chico State Wind Ensemble moved the audience with Saturday night's "Band-ology" performance.
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers. Photo Courtesy of Chico Performances.

Fiddle ensemble delivers traditional energy

David Kahn
April 3, 2014
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers perform at Laxson Auditorium April 10.
Chico Performances presents Jason Mraz. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

‘Lucky’ singer-songwriter to serenade Chico

David Kahn
March 23, 2014
Grammy Award-winner Jason Mraz will perform at Laxson Auditorium on Sunday.
Diavolo: Thrilling Gymnastics & Dance, is coming to Laxson Auditorium March 25. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Dance meets gymnastics with dynamic group

David Kahn
March 18, 2014
A new kind of dance performance is coming to Laxson Auditorium.
Photo Courtesy of Chico Performances CHICO PERFORMANCES presents: Elvin Bishop with Guests James Cotton, Paul Thorn Rock, Blues & Barroom Boogie Saturday, March 15, 2014 Laxson Auditorium | 7:30 p.m. Premium $38 | Adult $33 | Senior $31 | Student/Child $25 www.chicoperformances.com

Trio brings rock, blues, barroom boogie

David Kahn
March 8, 2014
A mix of rock and blues icons to perform at Laxson Auditorium March 15.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra emphasizes the brass section. Photo Courtesy of Chico Performances.

Orchestra to jazz up Laxson Auditorium

David Kahn
March 5, 2014
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis comes to Chico March 12.
Photo Courtesy of Chico Performances CHICO PERFORMANCES presents: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin Dynamic String Orchestra Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Laxson Auditorium | 7:30 p.m. Premium $33 | Adult $28 | Senior $26 | Student/Child $18 www.chicoperformances.com

Russian orchestra brings repertoire to Chico

David Kahn
March 4, 2014
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin comes to Laxson Auditorium March 11.
Lewis Black's tour, "The Rant is Due," stops in Chico March 8. Photo Courtesy of Chico Performances.

Ranting comedian stops in Chico for stand-up

David Kahn
February 27, 2014
Lewis Black's tour, "The Rant is Due," comes to Laxson Auditorium on March 8.
Both teams struggle to contain their laughter at Wild Cat'n Out Friday night on campus.Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Wild comedy brings late-night laughter to campus

David Kahn
February 22, 2014
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center hosts Wild Cat 'N Out, a night of improv with attitude.
The Manhattan Transfer is set to play Laxson Auditorium on Feb. 26. Photo Courtesy of Chico Performances.

Vocal jazz quartet to groove at Laxson Auditorium

David Kahn
February 19, 2014
A world-famous jazz group transfers to Chico State on Feb. 26.
Carlos Nunez is coming to Chico State to play the bag pipes. Photo Courtesy of Chico Performances.

Bagpipe player to perform on campus

David Kahn
February 18, 2014
Spanish musician Carlos Nunez brings a cross-cultural interpretation of the bagpipes to Laxson Auditorium.
Prepare to be seduced by The Graduate

Prepare to be seduced by The Graduate

David Kahn
February 13, 2014
Don't miss the 2014 tour of The Graduate at Laxson Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 20.