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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chris Keene performing in the band Surrogate on Argus's outdoor patio.

Spirit of Chico’s Valley Fever rises from grave as new LP

Shae Pastrana, Reporter // December 1, 2021

A key chapter of Chico’s downtown live-music story has been rekindled with a successful benefit the first weekend of November. Music promoter DJ Jake Sprecher organized an LP-release event, which...

Some pennants depicting Clone Troopers and Storm Troopers, recurring characters featured in the Star Wars franchise. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

‘Chico Print Party’ makes its debut

Angel Ortega // September 12, 2019

The 1078 Gallery hosted its first Chico Print Party; a gathering where artists can showcase and sell all different types of printed, visual art pieces. The event was organized by Micah Black, an artist...

D-FY members (from left to right) Tommy Ghiorso, Milo Hopkins and Aidan Sobon performing their set during their tour kickoff show. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

Bands D-FY and ICED bring hardcore punk to Chico

Angel Ortega // March 19, 2019

Hardcore punk bands D-FY (pronounced “defy”) and ICED, from Chico and Eugene, Oregon respectively, kicked off their tour on Friday in Chico. The concert, hosted by 1078 Gallery, consisted of...

Arthur Lemmer with his and his wife Margo's paper mache sculpture, Sun God of the Myncatezca Photo credit: Mitchell Kret

Keep Chico Weird celebrates all aspects of Chico culture

Mitchell Kret // March 4, 2019
This year's show was held at 1078 Gallery this year and featured more physical art than performance art
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.

1078 says goodbye with Alma Mudder

Niyat Teferi // May 9, 2017

Active artists make their way back to their roots to show their work. As the 1078 gallery prepares to say goodbye to their current venue and relocate into a new space, the exhibition committee hosted the...

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...

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...

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

Behind the scenes of ‘Chico Plugged In’

Miguel Orozco and Elias Denny // November 25, 2016

Chico Plugged In is a hip hop & EDM show co-hosted by SOTA Productions and 1078 Gallery. The event brought together some of Chico's biggest talent featuring performances by iMullinati, Yandi, Subfer,...

Franky Brown and Wendy Susan enjoying the neon light piece at the 35th Anniversary of the 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

1078 Gallery celebrates its 35th year

Miguel Orozco // October 2, 2016

The 1078 Gallery's 35 and Alive event was a celebration of its 35 years of being open and the people who made it what it is today. Each piece of art came from someone who helped orchestrate the opening...

(Waning) promotional photo. Photo courtesy of Danny Ensele

Band to bring down-tempos, dynamic doom to Chico

Matthew Manfredi // March 5, 2016
Sacramento based ambient sludge band plays 1078 Gallery
People are seen waiting anxiously for the first performance to begin. Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Slow Theatre’s newest program celebrates local writers

Carly Plemons // February 19, 2016
"Along These Lines" makes its debut at 1078 Gallery.
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