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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Blues legend Buddy Guy electrifies Laxson Auditorium

Blues legend Buddy Guy electrifies Laxson Auditorium

Tom Sundgren
April 9, 2015
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee brought forth the deep Chicago blues to the Chico State campus on Tuesday.
The cast of Million Dollar Quartet on their national tour. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Million Dollar Quartet is a jam session to remember

Erin Vierra
March 31, 2015
A once in a lifetime recording session comes to life in this Tony Award winning Broadway musical performed here at Laxson Auditorium.
The Pink Floyd Experience will be bringing the essence of the classic rock band to Chico in April. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

The Pink Floyd Experience to perform in Chico

Greta Gordon
March 16, 2015
A group that pays homage to the iconic psychedelic-rock band is bringing its music, along with an inflatable pig or two, to Laxson Auditorium.
Dancers perform as swans in "Swan Lake" on Saturday at Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Ballet troupe awes with ‘Swan Lake’

Amanda Rhine
February 9, 2015
The Russian National Ballet Theatre opts for a happily-ever-after ending to the potentially tragic dance.
Sofia Allmon dazzles as a Spanish dancer in Chico Community Ballet's "The Nutcracker," staged until Dec. 7 in Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: John Domogma

Q&A: Dancer Sofia Allmon gets on point for ‘The Nutcracker’

Kristen Moran
December 6, 2014
Ballet dancer Sofia Allmon, local high school junior, sat down with The Orion to discuss the complexities of playing multiple roles and being on pointe in this year's Chico Community Ballet production of "The Nutcracker."
Dancers from a past production of Chico Performances and Chico Community Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" partnering during a scene. This year's show opens 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Partnering in ‘The Nutcracker:’ leads on finding balance, cohesion

Kristen Moran
November 30, 2014
Though ballet dancers often make partnering seem easy, gracefully maneuvering across the stage, the technique takes time, patience and trust. The leads of this year's Chico Community Ballet performance of "The Nutcracker" told The Orion what partnering is like and what it takes.
Jenna Large, center, dances in a previous Chico Community Ballet performance of "The Nutcracker" at Laxson Auditorium. Large returns for this year's performances of the holiday classic Dec. 4-7. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Q&A: Dancer Jenna Large on ‘The Nutcracker’

Kristen Moran
November 28, 2014
The Orion spoke with Jenna Large, who will portray Clara from "The Nutcracker" Dec. 4-7, about the show, snowflakes and physical therapy.
Chico Performances presents the internationally acclaimed dance company Pilobolus
Nov. 11 in Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

Dance company to infect Chico with contagious contortions

Trevor Whitney
November 7, 2014
Collaboration and creativity join forces to bring the world-class dance company to Chico, which is not unlike its fast-spreading fungal namesake.
Chico Performances presents California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio Nov. 9 at Laxson Auditorium. Photo by Pierre Larue courtesy of Chico Performances

Guitar trios set to bring lush melodies to Laxson

Kristen Moran
November 2, 2014
California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio, which feature musicians from around the globe, will bring intricate, stunning songs to Laxson Auditorium Nov. 9.
Chico Performances presents MUMMENSCHANZ, a miming troupe that transforms ordinary objects into extraordinary acts, Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

Mime troupe to literally give Chico audience giant thumbs up

Kristen Moran
October 23, 2014
World-renowned theater troupe MUMMENSCHANZ transforms everyday objects into masterpieces of mime expressionism. Catch its latest performance Tuesday at Laxson Auditorium.
Shoji Kameda throat sings, Masato Baba hits the taiko and Eien Hunter plays the drums in On Ensemble. The group entertained Chico residents at the 21st annual Chico World Music Festival. Photo credit: John Domogma

Chico World Music Festival delivers stellar performances

Jake Hutchison
September 14, 2014
Chico Performances' 21st annual Chico World Music Festival featured incredible international acts, children's crafts and giant sawmill puppets.
Funkadesi will kick off the 21st annual Chico World Music Festival Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Funkadesi bringing funk fusion for Chico World Music Festival

Kristen Moran
September 5, 2014
Funkadesi, a 10-member multicultural group of musicians, will be the toe-tapping, uplifting opening act of the 21st annual Chico World Music Festival.