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Outside tent of the circus. Photo courtesy of Paranormal Cirque

Get wicked at Paranormal Cirque II

Mawil Mateo, Reporter // March 21, 2023

A circus full of paranormal themes and unusual performances comes to Chico for the first time.  A unique mix of entertainment with scary and comedic moments is coming into town this week. If you’re...

The jazz quintet known as "Bogg" performed from inside Laxson Auditorium on April 2 in a Chico Voices virtual event.

Chico jazz band ‘Bogg’ livestreams from Laxson

Sophia Pearson, Reporter // April 16, 2021

The Chico jazz group Bogg performed April 2 at Laxson Auditorium for a livestream event.Chico News and Review's Jason Cassidy joined the band onstage to guide the conversation around the band members...

Ben Ruttenburg and Samantha Francis were inspired to name their band The Bidwells in honor of spending much time creating music in Bidwell Park.

The Bidwells perform in Laxson Auditorium for virtual audience

Sophia Pearson, Reporter // October 21, 2020

Ben Ruttenburg and Samantha Francis, members of the musical duo The Bidwells, performed Friday night inside Chico State’s Laxson Auditorium for a virtual audience. The performance was intimate despite...

Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone watch balloons float in a simulated night sky.  Photo by Florence Montmare.

‘Air Play’ takes Chico’s breath away

Rayanne Painter // February 2, 2019

A fresh breath of air, quite literally, took to the stage at Laxson Auditorium.Clown couple, Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone, invited audience members into their make-believe alternate reality designed...

The downfall to the addictive ‘smart drug’

Veronica De La Cruz // February 26, 2014
The importance of avoiding drugs like Adderall when school workloads intensify.
Symposium celebrates student composers, 10th anniversary

Symposium celebrates student composers, 10th anniversary

Maegan Webster // February 20, 2014
'New Music Symposium' will celebrate 10 years of success with three days of free music at Chico State.
Dancers captivate audiences in Cinderella

Dancers captivate audiences in Cinderella

Jennifer Jacobs // December 16, 2013
A cast ranging from six to 60 year olds dance gracefully in the Chico Community Ballet's performance of the classic tale.
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