Featured Artist: Scarlett and Sapphire take center stage
Ricardo Tovar
November 13, 2019
Centerfolds is a strip club that is a 20-minute drive from downtown Chico. From 7:30 p.m. until 2 a.m., give or take, you can watch athletic, beautiful women dance and socialize with members of the audience.One dancer, Scarlett, is a 22-year-old former Chico State social science major. After two year...
‘Open Studios’ invites community inside workshops of artists
Alex Coba
November 10, 2019
Local artists showed off their studio spaces during Chico Art Center’s annual "Open Art Studios" event in which the community was able to get a peek of where the magic happens, like a behind-the-scenes tour.“You not only would see the end of the work, but you’re also seeing the whole...
Birds of Paradise offer peace to still-reeling Chico
Melissa Joseph
November 5, 2019
Artists and members of Butte County gathered Saturday night to remember loved ones lost in the Camp Fire.Lively music played throughout the walls of the Chico Art Center as the Trinity Accordion Group performed in the center of the gallery. A reception for Dia de los Muertos commenced, showcasing an altar ...
The Painting of Butte Environmental Council’s New Interactive Mural
Carolyn Allen and Melissa Herrera
October 13, 2019
A non-profit organization called the Butte Environmental Council had an interactive mural painting on Saturday at their Chico office. The event featured live music, food from Gnarly Deli and Kombucha of the Chico Natural Foods Cooperative. The mural was done by Chico-based illustrator and muralist Wyatt Her...
“Soul Corner” lets students share their stories
Danielle Kessler
October 1, 2019
The Associated Students hosted an open mic event in the BMU called “Soul Corner” on Wednesday night. Encouraging all forms of spoken word, the event created a safe space for students and artists to share their individual experiences through art.Hosted by Brandon Leake, a competitive spoken wo...
Fair brought opportunities to support the disabled community
Melissa Joseph
September 16, 2019
The Abilities and Possibilities Fair, organized by The Arc, came to the Thursday Night Market in the downtown plaza. The fair was an opportunity for disabled individuals to share their perspectives and educate the community on how they are more than just a disability.The Arc is dedicated to not only edu...
Theatre company performs original play ‘at the end of Normal’
Emily Neria
September 7, 2019
A theatre company and performance space, known as the Butcher Shop, put on a free production of an original play called “The Director’s Cut” on September 1.The play was about a young, idealistic director named Julia DeFranco who is fired by a cruel producer before he releases her first...
‘The Future is Now’ gives young LGBTQ artists a platform
Melissa Joseph
August 27, 2019
1078 Gallery partnered with Pedal Press, a Chico-based printing press company, to host an art show focused on giving LGBTQ youths the opportunity to showcase their talent on Sunday. The art exhibit was created by the Stonewall Youth Group, an organization geared towards giving LGBTQ youth a safe spac...
Featured Artist: Jessie Mercer brings Camp Fire community together through art
Rayanne Painter
April 24, 2019
When the Camp Fire began on a fateful November morning, the small communities of the Paradise Ridge were ripped apart. Families who had lived in the path of the blaze had lost their homes, businesses and towns. Hundreds of children were displaced to the remaining schools in the county. Many people lo...
A Night at The Museum of Northern Art
Melissa Herrera
April 10, 2019
The Museum of Northern Art had a fun night this past Saturday filled with circus-themed festivities. Many locals came to the event dressed in extravagant clothing that elevated the rest of the night. There was a Chikoko art exhibition, belly dancing, an open bar, and a Tarot card reader to enjoy. Mel...
Poetry reading shines light on refugee experiences
Rayanne Painter
March 11, 2019
Every seat and plus some was filled in Zingg Recital Hall on Thursday evening for this month’s poetry reading. The event, Writer's Voice, is a literary arts reading series hosted by Chico State’s Department of English.Mai Der Vang, the showcased literary mastermind, is the author of a book...
Student artists connect with campus through still portraits
Olyvia Simpson
February 27, 2019
I had the eyes of the entire class on me. No small movements could be made during the 15-minute time period. As I sat emotionless, the only sound was the diligent scratching of over a dozen pencils. Every feature on my face was judged. This is the experience one goes through as a model for a live po...
