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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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 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.
Downtown's new glass shop, Chico Valley Gallery, has a map with pins stuck in each location where it gets its art from, according to Mike Calnan, owner and Chico State senior business management major, pictured left. Photo credit: Veronica Hodur

Student opens glass shop, hopes community members will ‘get hooked’

Kristen Moran // September 28, 2014
Chico Valley Gallery, which will have its grand opening and raffle Friday, features pipes, inverted paintings, pendants and other intricate glass work.
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.
Marie Hubbard, a local artist, poses with artwork from her collection of 3D collages at 100th Monkey Cafe & Books. Proceeds will benefit 100th Monkey's movement toward a nonprofit, pay-what-you-can community cafe. Photo credit: Kristen Moran

Local activist, artist creates for survival

Kristen Moran // August 26, 2014
Chico artist Marie Hubbard's passion for art helped her after years of domestic abuse, and now she uses her artwork to help others.
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