The Orion

Chico Unplugged presents the creative heart of the community

Abram Melendez // October 8, 2019

The Chico Unplugged contest began at Madison Bear Garden on Thursday. This Chico State School of the Arts event is an American Idol-style competition in which contestants play two songs. After everyone...

Chico Unplugged presented Winner’s Showcase at The Bear

Rebecca Norton // March 1, 2018

Every semester, hopeful and passionate student musicians audition for Chico Unplugged at Madison Bear Garden for two Thursdays in a row. Last Thursday was the Winner’s Showcase where the competition's...

Musicians crank up the volume at ‘Chico Unplugged’

Niyat Teferi and Caitlyn Young // September 27, 2017

On Thursday, Chico's popular Madison Bear Garden hosted the singer/songwriter competition, "Chico Unplugged." The School of the Arts Production (SOTA) first launched Chico Unplugged in 2012 as a way for...

WREC hosts annual climbing competition

Amelia Storm // April 7, 2016

Climbing wall features day and month-long climbing competitions.

Madison Bear necessities: Beer, bars and burgers

Madeline Merlic // September 16, 2015

Madison Bear Garden wins the award for Best Bar in the Best of Chico contest.

Late night eats and treats

Jake Hutchison // September 11, 2015

Instead of sitting solemnly in your dorm wishing Broadway Heights was open past 9 p.m., check out the winner of the best late night food and a list of midnight menus from other killer Chico restaurants.