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They’re walking up on this protected boardwalk, but others are not too fortunate to have those types of protections, said Crawford. Photo credit: Rayanne Painter

“Broken Open” gallery highlights Chico artists

Rayanne Painter // February 5, 2019

"Broken Open," an art exhibition focusing on sound, words and objects, is open at 1078 Gallery on Park Ave. in Chico. Featuring Chico artists, the gallery collaborates between three different art forms....

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,...

Photo credit: Natasha Doron

Interview and Chico performance with World 9

Niyat Teferi // February 1, 2017
LA based Hip hop group World 9 performs at the Chico gallery
Behind the art: One Artist, Four Visions by Ruben Heredia

Behind the art: ‘One Artist, Four Visions’ by Ruben Heredia

Elias Denny // September 16, 2016

"One Artist, Four Visions" is an art exhibit featuring the art of Ruben Heredia and is running from Sept. 1-24 at the 1078 Gallery in Chico. The gallery exhibits drawings and work from Heredia's the...

Fistful of Pennies will be among the five bands bands performing at 1078 Gallery on Oct. 10 for an all-ages punk concert. Photo courtesy of Fistful of Pennies.

Punk concert comes to 1078 Gallery

Tom Sundgren // October 10, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 10, a variety of punk bands from the Chico area will be performing at 1078 Gallery in downtown Chico.
An artistic contraption greets Dooberville visitors at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Chelsea Gallegos

Dooberville, California: One artist’s interpretation of Chico

Chelsea Gallegos // September 6, 2015
Artist Judith Leinen's exhibit on display at 1078 Gallery reflects the Chico community.
Lyme Aid concert comes to 1078 
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Lyme Aid concert comes to 1078 Gallery

Erin Vierra // May 10, 2015
The second annual concert dedicated to raising awareness about Lyme disease comes to downtown Chico on Saturday.
Tim & Caio perform In Brazil Tuesday at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Tim Snider’s amazing musicianship strikes at 1078 Gallery

Tom Sundgren // April 4, 2015
Portland, Oregon's Tim Snider stopped by Chico on his current west coast tour to play a diverse range of music. Other artists included locals Kyle Williams and The Rugs.
Bassist Greg Hopkins, drummer Daniel Taylor and guitarist Dan Greenfield perform at the PRF West music festival in Oakland last year. Photo courtesy of Shannon Corr Photography.

Q&A: West By Swan on name origin, juggling family and touring

Tom Sundgren // February 24, 2015
Bass guitarist and vocalist Greg Hopkins of the local Chico rock band talks venues, priorities with kids and upcoming shows.
Sean Galloway and Angelica Tavella have known each other for almost 10 years and have been touring together since September. Photo courtesy of Wry Toast Photos.

Q&A: Nyx, Ave Grave on touring, favorite Chico bands

Lauren Smith // February 13, 2015
The musicians will be playing at The Maltese on March 15. The Orion sat down with them for an exclusive interview.
Artist Monika Meler assembles artwork for her exhibition Fragile Structures. Meler explores the fragility of memory through the use of materials and images that look and feel delicate. Courtesy of Monika Meler.

Artist to explore the fragility of memory in exhibition

Lauren Smith // January 27, 2015
Artist and professor Monika Meler explores the fragility of memory through art in her exhibition “Fragile Structures," coming to the 1078 Gallery on Feb. 5.

Esquire Ali to raise vibes at 1078 Gallery, Downlo

Trevor Whitney // January 19, 2015
The musician plans to rock the crowds of Chico with two upcoming performances.
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