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Q&A: Big Mo on children’s tales, blues

Michael Quiring // November 3, 2014
The Orion spoke with the local blues man about his band, putting on a three-day concert in Fort Bragg and becoming a children's author.
Yusef Swafford, senior computer engineering major, is a comedian, singer, sailor and former Naval technician. His next standup show is Nov. 15 at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Veronica Hodur

Student pursues laughter throughout state

Jake Hutchison // October 31, 2014
Yusef Swafford is known for his bold brand of comedy, but he is also a Chico State student, singer, sailor and former Naval technician.
Christina Comfort, left, and Cat Perez of local funk-rock band Sofa King entertain concertgoers with their strong, jazzy vocals Tuesday at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: John Domogma

Q&A: Sofa King on puppets, funk soup

Jeffrey Fox // October 19, 2014
The eclectic neo-soul musicians opened up about rap battles, feminine politics and furniture.
Eunkang Koh stands in front of her hybrid creatures at 1078 Gallery. Her exhibit, Humanity Bites, will be on display until Nov. 1. Photo credit: Emma Wood-Wright

Exhibit explores reincarnation, consumerism

Emma Wood-Wright // October 12, 2014
Eunkang Koh explores a new avenue of animalistic art after traveling the world. Her work is featured at 1078 Gallery in her exhibit "Humanity Bites."
Icarus The Owl is one of the alternative rock groups performing Sunday at 1078 Gallery. From left: Rob Bernknopf, Zach McLean, Joey Rubenstein and AJ Stacher. Photo by Sara Therese

Experimental bands will bring progressive rock, dirty jokes to 1078 Gallery

Jake Hutchison // October 7, 2014
Hail The Sun, Icarus The Owl, Stolas and Surrounded By Giants will perform an intimate, lively, hardcore-punk show Sunday.
Dead Drunk co-writer Joshua Siegel showcases the films illustrious weapon, used for smoking marijuana and bashing zombies, at the movies premiere Saturday at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Trevor Whitney

Local zombie film brings boozy, experimental twist to genre

Trevor Whitney // September 23, 2014
"Dead Drunk" offers a memorable, hilarious and creative spin to undead flicks, as showcased during its premiere Saturday at 1078 Gallery.
Jack Knight, Ave Grave, Russell Rabut and David Friendlander perform passionately at 1078 Gallery on Friday. Photo credit: John Domogma

Local singer-songwriters dazzle at 1078 gallery

Jake Hutchison // September 21, 2014
1078 Gallery brought local musicians together for a memorable and inspiring performance on Friday.

Washing dishes, moving forward: exhibit captures remnants of broken relationship

Emma Wood-Wright // September 19, 2014
A local ex-couple's exhibit features poignant, colorful and fantastically creepy works of art.
Artist of all trades: Joshua Hegg

Artist of all trades: Joshua Hegg

Jake Hutchison // September 12, 2014
Chances are local musician, producer and Chico State alumnus Joshua Hegg is either performing, producing or directing local shows.
Alex Brown captivates the audience with intrepid guitar strums and a stirring voice Saturday at 1078 Gallery for the Energy Plant Arts recording scholarship benefit concert. Photo credit: Jeffrey Fox

Recording studio creates scholarship for local musicians

Jeffrey Fox // August 31, 2014
Several local musicians performed at a benefit concert Saturday for a professional recording scholarship developed by Energy Plant Arts at 1078 Gallery.
Two editors embrace during the launch party for the spring 2014 edition of Chico States literary magazine Watershed Review at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Veronica Hodur

Watershed Review re-invigorates literary legacy

Veronica Hodur // May 13, 2014
Watershed Review, Chico State's literary magazine, held a launch party Monday night at 1078 Gallery, commemorating the magazine's return.
WordSauce. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Audio Engineering Society raises money during a night of rockin’ music

Michael Quiring // February 21, 2014
The Chico State Audio Engineering Society held a fundraiser Thursday night at the 1078 Gallery.
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