![Cirque de Eloize opens with an energetic song and dance number. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cirque12.jpg)
Chico Performances presents the high-flying acrobatics of Cirque de Eloize
Hannah Yeager
// February 17, 2018
![Lewis Black performs as part of a USO holiday show in Aviano Air Base, Italy, 2007. Photo by Tabitha M. Mans (Wikimedia Commons)](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Lewis_Black_Aviano-900x598.jpg)
The Joke’s on US: Lewis Black comes to Chico
Angel Ortega
// January 30, 2018
![Bollywood Masala Orchestra performs onstage in its entirety. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/19484494213_142b4c47d3_z.jpg)
Bollywood Masala Orchestra, dancers of India
Dana Muensterman
// September 29, 2015
![John Hiatt and his bandmates rock the stage on Friday, Sept. 11. Photo credit: Sara-Elizabeth Whitchurch](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/John-Hiat-2-Web.jpg)
John Hiatt, Taj Mahal Trio rock Laxson Auditorium
Tom Sundgren
// September 15, 2015
![Dancers dazzle during Alonzo Kings LINES ballet at Laxson Auditorium Photo credit: Dana Muensterman](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Screen-Shot-2015-09-06-at-5.05.25-PM.png)
Alonzo King’s LINES ballet was absolutely riveting
Dana Muensterman
// September 7, 2015
‘Biophony,’ Alonzo King LINES Ballet preview
Dana Muensterman
// August 27, 2015
![Blues legend Buddy Guy electrifies Laxson Auditorium](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_6420featured1.jpg)
Blues legend Buddy Guy electrifies Laxson Auditorium
Tom Sundgren
// April 9, 2015
![Intergalactic Nemesis is a graphic novel come-to-life as it is narrated by voice actors while accompanied by live music and sound effects. Photo credit: George Johnston](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1000-900x675.jpg)
“Target Earth” misfires
Trevor Whitney
// March 8, 2015
![Sofia Allmon dazzles as a Spanish dancer in Chico Community Ballets The Nutcracker, staged until Dec. 7 in Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: John Domogma](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_5911web-612x900.jpg)
Q&A: Dancer Sofia Allmon gets on point for ‘The Nutcracker’
Kristen Moran
// December 6, 2014
![Chico Performances presents California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio Nov. 9 at Laxson Auditorium. Photo by Pierre Larue courtesy of Chico Performances](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CalMontGuitarTrio.jpg)
Guitar trios set to bring lush melodies to Laxson
Kristen Moran
// November 2, 2014
![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](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mummenschanz1-900x675.jpg)
Mime troupe to literally give Chico audience giant thumbs up
Kristen Moran
// October 23, 2014
![Chico Performances presents The Lone Bellow with opener Hugh Bob and The Hustle
7:30 p.m. Thursday in
Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/LoneBellow-900x698.jpg)
Look out Bellow: country-soul band to form ‘quick camaraderie’ with audience
Michael Quiring
// September 26, 2014
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