Contact: Susan Emerson, susan@shastaartscouncil.org. 530-921-0680.

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September 18

10am

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding

To commemorate the opening, Turtle Bay is hosting an antique car rally in partnership with the Horseless Carriage Club. Cars will be parked along the walkway to the museum, around the café, and even inside the Museum!

Enter our '20s Costume Contest and win fabulous prizes! Just post a photo of yourself in your best '20s attire to Instagram, tag @turtlebay_redding, and use the hashtag #ReddingRoaring20s. Winners will be announced Monday, 9/20.

Step back into Redding in the 1920s! From flappers to prohibition to jazz to automobiles, Redding experienced national trends as well as locally specific events. Brimming with artifacts and historic images from Turtle Bay’s Collection and accounts of events “ripped from the headlines”, this in-house curated exhibition will take you back in time to see what Redding was like 100 years ago.

Saturday, September 18

Jimi Earl wrote his first song when he was 16 years old. He researched and discovered the influences of Ricky Nelson, Donovan, Bob Dylan, and the 1960’s folk boom. That in turn led him to the Delta Blues Masters, Robert Johnson and Mississippi John Hurt. Join us Saturday, September 18th for a morning of Jimi Earl's original tunes.

The Shasta Historical Society is teaming up with community leaders and members for their August monthly program titled “Shasta County Votes”

The cost is $5 for the public and free for Shasta Historical Society members.

Community leaders and members will explore the history of voting in Shasta County, covering topics such as how and where we have historically voted, milestones for the right to vote and ever evolving voting trends. Speakers will include Jay Thompson as Moderator, Shasta Historical Society’s Curator and Visitor Services Manager; Cathy Darling Allen, Redding City Clerk and Registrar of Voter’s since 2004; Susan Wilson from the Redding League of Women Voters; Frank Treadway, local grassroots activist; and Pat Carr, Carr family archivist. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.

The Shasta Historical Society strives to communicate the many stories that make up Shasta County history. This year, the Community Education Committee chose to focus on the often-untold stories that are a significant part of who and where we are as a community today. Director, Heather Farquhar, stated “how we vote and who has the right to vote has changed so much through history. There has been hiccups along the way, but those hiccups have provided us with a rich and interesting history of the subject to look back on”.

This program is offered in support of the online exhibition, “California Votes” which can be accessed through the Shasta Historical Society website from September 9 through December 9, 2021. The program will be recorded and posted on the Shasta Historical Society website for later viewing.

The Shasta Historical Society began in 1930 and moved to its current location in 1998. The Society houses the Museum’s collections, changing exhibits, store and administrative offices. They are currently open 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For more information, visit: shastahistorical.org, email shs@shastahistorical.org, or phone 530-243-3720 x 104. Media Contact: shs@shastahistorical.org. Shasta Historical Society: Heather Farquhar, 530-243-3720 x105, heather@shastahistorical.org.

The Museum of Northern California Art will be hosting an Artist Conversation Zoom event for Hmong American Voices on September 19, 5:30-7:30 PM. The community is invited to partake in the virtual event with the opportunity to join the conversation. The participating artists in this panel are Hmong Americans with interesting and moving stories to share. An exhibition takes on new meaning when visitors can listen to and ask questions directly to the artists exhibiting their work.  

This will be the last event related to the current exhibition, “No Word for Art” which features young Northern California Hmong artists. The exhibition will end on September 26, 2021.  

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The Museum of Northern California Art (monca) strives to make art accessible and promote awareness of Northern California artists through collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. The vision is to be a vehicle for communities in the region to experience and create art for the sake of enjoyment, expression, social cohesion, innovation and communication.  

Our new season is Crescendo. We’re going to start with a whisper, a restlessness for creation, in Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale, work written in a time with incredible parallels to what we've lived in the past year. We'll grow throughout the season, to culminate our crescendo with one of the most impactful works in the classical music repertoire, a sensory feast for the ears:Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Along the way we'll nurture our journey with world-class guest artists, community collaborations, known and unknown composers, and timeless classics blended with new and impactful works representative of our modern and ever-changing world.

The season is a return to the concert hall and a full line-up of Masterworks Holiday, Family, and

Youth concerts, supplemental virtual content, Membership benefits and discounts, and options

for live or virtual ticket packages. In our “Crescendo” season, we gratefully celebrate a gradual

return to normal, seeing symphony friends, sharing great music, and reveling at being back in our

North State communities. Join us in this special season as we Crescendo together through a

musical journey of the human condition, from struggle and anguish to inspiration and triumph.

"We’ve missed live performances so much during the past year”, says Elizabeth Quivey, North

State Symphony Executive Director. “We can’t wait to start the new season in September and

build to an exciting crescendo with the fruition of our Beethoven Ninth concert. Working with

the teams at our wonderful venues, we’ll be taking the comfort and safety of our audiences and

musicians very seriously. We also have some great new Membership benefits, and flexible

attendance options to accommodate anyone who needs some classical music back in their lives,

whether in-person or virtual. We’re thrilled to be able to once again say: “see you at the

symphony!””.

This season’s Membership benefits include ticket discounts, member-only ticket pre-sales, free

access to all virtual content all season long, and more. For more dates and purchase options, visit North State Symphony at www.northstatesymphony.org.

North State Symphony is a cultural symbol of Northern California seeking to engage, educate,

excite, and unite North State communities through the language of music.

Trevor Lloyd’s compositions bring together a unique blend of mid 20th Century Classical Modernism and current European Progressive and American Jazz. He also draws on a lifetime of improvisational violin performance in many genres including classical, east Indian, folk, Irish, country, rock, and blues.

The Shasta Historical Society is excited to announce the launch of the Shasta Historical Society Mobile App! The Society has teamed up with OnCell, a leader in mobile apps for tourism and museums, through a generous grant from the COVID-19 Relief Fund of the Community Foundation of the North State. The app is available to download in both the Apple and Google play stores and is free of charge.

The Shasta Historical Society Mobile App allows the Society to offer walking, cycling, and driving tours through Shasta County on a wide variety of subjects. Available to download now is “An Outdoor Exploration of Redding, CA”. It is a cycling tour, west of the I-5 corridor, of historical locations in Redding, California, such as Diestelhorst Bridge, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the Matson-Mowder-Howe Celebration Garden. The tour begins and ends at the Civic Auditorium and takes about 1 ½ hours to complete. If you do not have a bike, it can be walked OR you can explore from the comfort of your couch at home through images embedded as part of the tour. Coming soon is a driving tour “Tracing the Nobles Immigrant Trail”.

The Shasta Historical Society has been supporting its mission of bringing history to life for residents and visitors alike since 1930. The recent pandemic had us explore new options for continuing to carry out our mission. Society Director, Heather Farquhar, says “a mobile app allows us to take people to the history rather than just looking at it in a photograph or document. It’s a more immersive and interactive way to learn about our past and see some of what others saw before us”. The Society will continue to produce tours, programs, and exhibits in a variety of formats moving forward.

The Shasta Historical Society strives to communicate the many stories that make up Shasta County history. This year, the Community Education Committee chose to focus on the often-untold stories that are a significant part of who and where we are as a community today. This program is offered in support of our mission to “encourage and inspire the exploration of Shasta County history…to become witnesses to history and to explore the dynamics of local heritage”.

The Shasta Historical Society moved to its current location in 1998. The Society houses the Museum’s collections, changing exhibits, store, and administrative offices. They are currently open 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

For more information, visit: shastahistorical.org, email shs@shastahistorical.org,

or phone 530-243-3720 x 104.

Media Contact: shs@shastahistorical.org.

Shasta Historical Society: Heather Farquhar, 530-243-3720 x105, heather@shastahistorical.org.

Help us keep Rough Rider Roundup 2021 alive and FREE to all our special needs participants and their families or caregivers by donating to the event.

RRR2020 was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. Funds we raise during this fundraiser will go towards equipment, materials, supplies, entertainment, etc. along with the funds we raised last year.

Rough Rider Roundup, A Special Rodeo and Western Day, is an event for the special needs community and their supporters hosted by Roughout Ranch Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization and Roughout Ranch. This fun, educational, inclusive, and family-friendly program uses old west and rodeo-themed activities to bring the community together and furthers Roughout Ranch's mission “to provide meaningful experiences that inspire, motivate and enrich the physical, mental, and social health of vulnerable and underserved populations.

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Exhibit through October 2

north valley art league

48 Quartz Hill Road, Redding

The show fills the entire Gallery. Originally the show was to exhibit in April 2020, but Covid got in the way.

The next Member Show will be in October. Intake is Sept 29 - Oct 2.

We look forward to seeing you and hope you will enjoy this fine exhibit of regional photographers' art.

The show Juror, Jon McCallum, M.F.A. Photography, will speak about each of the award-winning images.

We have shade coverings and misters to fight off the heat.

NVAL Member donations of food and wine are greatly appreciated!!

Please bring a mask to wear when inside the Gallery.

NOTE: At this time masks will be required in the Gallery and receptions will be held outdoors on the patio. These restrictions will be reviewed by the Board each month as conditions change.

When we open in July, the gallery will be open Wednesday – Friday, 11am – 4pm.  Additionally the Gallery will be open on the Saturday of Intake week for upcoming shows.

Both shows will continue in their respective galleries through Saturday, November 6.

Thank you for following posted safety protocols. SAM is doing everything possible to ensure an enjoyable and safe visit for everyone. Therefore, masks are mandatory for gallery and gift shop entrance (regardless of immunization status) and social distancing is greatly appreciated.

The Siskiyou Arts Museum is a member & volunteer supported non-profit art gallery and gift shop, located in the heart of the downtown Dunsmuir Historic District at 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. Summer hours are Thursday through Sunday, Noon to 4pm. On the Second Saturday of each month, we’re open until 7pm.

The exhibit has 12 rooms with more than 300 pieces of art and sculpture. You can view the Virtual Exhibit here

closes September 16

Axiom Repertory Theatre continues its tradition of bringing bold, experimental, and vibrant theatrical experiences to the North State with their scintillating production of Eve Ensler’s masterful, controversial, liberating, and exhilarating play, The Vagina Monologues. The Vagina Monologues unflinchingly explores consensual and nonconsensual sexual experiences, body image, genital mutilation, direct and indirect encounters with reproduction, vaginal care, menstrual periods, sex work, and several other topics through the eyes of women with various ages, races, sexualities, and other differences.

Charles Isherwood of The New York Times called the play "probably the most important piece of political theater of the last decade” and, in 2018, The New York Times stated "No recent hour of theater has had a greater impact worldwide" in an article "The Great Work Continues: The 25 Best American Plays Since ‘Angels in America'". Don’t dare miss this incredible production!

Love Letters by A.R. Gurney is a "disarmingly funny and unforgettably emotional portrait about the powerful connection of love. Two friends, rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III have exchanged notes, cards and letters with each other for over 50 years. From second grade, through summer vacations, to college, and well into adulthood, they have spent a lifetime discussing their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, and victories and defeats. But long after the letters are done, the real question remains: Have they made the right choices or is the love of their life only a letter away?" Axiom's production features four different casts masterfully delivering this finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama: John Truitt/Tammy Jones, Russell Piette/Pamela Carney, Ragan/Linda Ragan, and Bill Collins/Lisa Collins!

An exuberant musical celebration of America, Woody Guthrie's American Song tells the life of the rambling folk singer through his words and music. Conceived and written by Peter Glazer, the musical has traveled all over America to rave reviews.

The New York Times said it "manages to find both the high beauty and the earthly humor of Guthrie's love affair with America." (12/9/98)

The musical follows Guthrie as he travels from the Dust Bowl to Redding, California, and later east to New York City. It includes over two dozen songs, including THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND (written while in Redding), SO LONG IT'S BEEN GOOD TO KNOW YUH, PASTURES OF PLENTY, HARD TRAVELIN', and BOUND FOR GLORY. Come and join in, sing along, and celebrate this joyous ode to America, then and today, as Axiom Repertory brings this North State Premiere to Redding, one-time hangout of the legendary Woody Guthrie.

Famed American playwright Tennessee Williams comes to life on Axiom’s stage in the seductive and revelatory play, Confessions of a Nightingale. Though written by Charlotte Chandler and adapted by Ray Stricklyn, every line in the show is by Williams himself, and dives deep into the personal and professional life, loves, and relationships of one of America’s most fabled writers.

The New York Post called Confessions “illuminating,” Time Magazine said it was “Ingratiatingly salty,” while The Hollywood Reporter deemed it “A thrilling evening,” with the Los Angeles Herald Examiner concluding, “Tennessee would have loved it.”

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I GOT SICK THEN I GOT BETTER

I Got Sick Then I Got Better is the revolutionary and comic riff on one woman’s adventures after falling down the medical rabbit hole. Diagnosed with and treated for ovarian cancer, Jenny tells her story of the harrowing tailspin she took following her diagnosis, combining biting humor with searing emotion in a witty, bittersweet monologue that limns the personal and family collateral damage a life-threatening illness brings.

The New York Times said that the play “Speaks with passion and precision.” Time Out NY wrote that the show “is remarkably free of sap, digging out comic nuggets from the medical mire and delivering them with the easy intimacy of a dinner-party hostess.” And TheatreMania.com stated “Ovarian cancer isn’t a subject you normally laugh about, but you’d be hard-pressed not to do so. [the show] excels in a kind of wry irony that combines wit with a keen attention to detail.”

TAMMY JONES - AUG 20TH

BRANDON CARLSON-NASCIMENTO - AUG 21ST, AUG 28TH, SEP 9TH, & SEP 25TH

“Chromatic Array,” Metallic Art, By Jeff Fennel

The Main Event Gallery's "Art of the Galaxy, Out of this World" exhibit will feature artist Jeff Fennel, astrophotographers Norman Nasise, M.D. and Brent Simons along with Gallery member's renderings of the Universe.

Jeff Fennel is an award-winning multi-media artist, working in many disciplines and mediums across the arts. He is known for his dynamic, multi-dimensional paintings and sculptures on brushed aluminum. He selects odd shaped pieces of metal with imperfections from scrap yards that he calls artifacts to work with.

      Astrophotographer Norman Nasise, M.D., peered at the moon for the first time at age twelve through his neighbor's eight inch telescope, built from WWII surplus parts and he has been obsessed with astronomy ever since, building his own observatories in his back yard and hosting star parties.

      Astrophotographer, Brent Simons has been interested in astronomy since acquiring his first telescope at age 12. Moving to Northern California for the Dark Sky. Building his own observatory and experiencing a year-long learning curve, he was finally satisfied with his out-of-this world astrophotos.

The Main Event Gallery is housed in the historic old 1926 Bank of America building, with its ornate Neo-Classical style architecture. Hours are Thurs.-Sat. 11, am – 5 pm. For information, www.tehamaarts.org or call (530) 941-6465.

May 4th Voices brings together first-person narratives about the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State University, and includes more than 115 interviews with National Guardsmen, students, townspeople and politicians. The interviews capture the sense of trauma, confusion and fear felt by people who witnessed or were involved with the May 4 shootings at KSU.

First performed in 2010 in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the shootings, May 4th Voices is composed of verbatim excerpts from the Kent State Shootings Oral History Project, except for the voice of the narrator, Maj Ragain, who recites excerpts from his prose poem “May 4, 1970 / A Memory.” Ragain was a graduate student on campus that day and now teaches creative writing at KSU and in the Kent community.

May 4th Voices was originally funded and produced at Kent State University with additional support by various local arts and sciences departments, including the Wick Poetry Center and the School of Theatre and Dance. Axiom Repertory Theatre is proud to be staging the West Coast premier of this timely and important play whose relevance is perhaps more important today that when these events shook the world just over fifty years ago. (Produced by special arrangement from Kent University Press.)

And while modern theatre audiences have become accustomed to being told to switch off their mobile phones before the start of a play, those attending White Rabbit, Red Rabbit, a new work from 29-year-old Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour, are specifically instructed to keep their phones turned on. Why?

Soleimanpour is not allowed to leave his native Iran, as he is a conscientious objector who has refused to take part in military service, which is mandatory for all Iranian men. Unable to travel, Soleimanpour has turned his isolation to his own advantage with a play that is written in English, but which requires no director, no set and a different actor for each performance. Each performer reads Soleimanpour's script for the first time on stage. "The audience are given my email address during the show," the playwright explained via email from Iran, "and they can send me photographs and notes by mobile phone."

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is an absurdist adventure which sits on the boundary of comedy and drama, and its unique structure and power resides in the sheer prominence of the author’s voice as it transfers from fresh pages to the stage. Axiom Repertory Theatre could not be more proud in bringing this unique vision to Redding, California. Some of the responses Artistic Director Ken Hill has received from local North State actors asked to perform the show are “this is terrifying…exciting…I can’t wait…my heart stopped while my toes swallowed my guts.”

It’s going to be a different show every performance. Once an actor has seen or appeared in the show, they are not permitted to ever be in the show again, though everyone is encouraged to see it more than once!

Don’t miss this exciting and unique opportunity to see this North State premiere, only at Axiom Repertory Theatre!

The concept for No Word for "Art" came from Hmong-American artist and co-curator, Elizabeth Lee. There is no word for "art" in the Hmong language, which can make it difficult to explain what fine art is to older Hmong generations. Many Hmong-American youth are discouraged from creative careers by the older members of the family. This is a story that is unfortunately repeated across cultures currently, and many people are afraid to pursue art as their career though it is their passion.

As a society, how do we value art? This exhibition will explore the complexities of Hmong-American identity from the perspective of artists throughout the north state, and provide opportunities for conversations regarding the significance of art.

Co-Curators: Elizabeth Lee and Stacey Lo

No Word for “Art” is sponsored by KAWM. This exhibition is made possible by funding from Calhumanities.

Sunday, September 19

5:30-7:30 pm

Date and time to be announced FREE

Museum of Northern California Art (monca), 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926, 530-487-7272,

Open Thurs – Sun 11am – 5pm.

Admission: $5 Adults. Members, Students with ID’s and Children: Free

turtlebay.org | 530-243-8850

Explore your world right from home with Turtle Bay TV! Featuring free educational and distance learning content for a virtual experience the whole family will enjoy. Go to www.turtlebay.org/watch to view our first 4 episodes and even more distance learning resources.

Supported by Dan and Julia Cronin and the Dicker Family

This exhibition is circulated by the Jon Schueler Estate, who have given us permission to create this virtual exhibition.

Start your music journey today and pick up your guitar. We will teach you the basics, from chords to easy-to-learn scales. Our music teacher, Dan Frost, makes learning music easy and fun

Wednesday Nights from 6 to 7pm

Kiddos will explore beats using various percussion instruments, from clapping to tambourine. Kids will have a chance to play at the drum kit too.

In This unbiased short video, how to vote in the 2021 recall election of California Governor Gavin Newsom is explained

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We are looking to fill several crew positions for an indie film and SIX rowboats! In addition, we are looking for some 70's inspired interiors and exteriors and a VW Bus. If you are interested, or know someone who may be able to help, please reach out as soon as possible!

Please also note our new email is info@filmshasta.com.

Only One day a month!- When you can't be there, get a sub.

Attending the Gallery is a great way to meet other members and you can work on your art while you are there. We need both recurring attendants and especially substitutes

Please call Charlotte Bryson at 221-1993 for more details.

New Gallery Hours:

Wednesday – Friday, 11am – 4pm

Contact: Susan Emerson, susan@shastaartscouncil.org. 530-921-0680.

Artists, to participate contact Agata Maruszewski at agata@shastaartscouncil.org and let us know the dates you would like to be an Artists on Market. Free to Shasta Arts Council members! Not a member yet or your membership expired? SCAC memberships are only $25/ year ($15 for students and seniors).

The move to the new downtown location was completed in March 2020 - just as COVID shut everything down. It's been difficult to see this beautiful new theatre sit empty for the past year. Although Riverfront did do a couple of virtual productions, it's just not the same. Greeting audiences as they walk through the door and seeing their smiling faces is what has been missed most. This new theatre is pretty special and what's made it that way is the many volunteers who have been the heart of Riverfront Playhouse for more than 40 years. They're the people who make the theatre experience joyful for everyone. Now that the time to open is drawing near, we're reaching out. The cleaning up and dusting off and final touches are taking place, but there's a lot to do. We're looking for people to help with tech, office duties and electrical. We're going to need bartenders, greeters, ticket takers, and much more. If you can help in any way, please send an email to info@riverfrontplayhouse.net and let us know your interests/skills. Thank you!.

Summer Art Walks will include live music at several locations bookending the regions of the Art Walk. The Trinity Arts Council invites artists to add to the festivities. Participating businesses are open normal hours but remain open from 5-8pm for the Art Walk, visitors have a chance to meet the featured artists, and enjoy refreshments. If you wish to share your craft during this day, contact Jill Richards to book a visible space. (530) 623-2760 or email at trinitycountyarts@gmail.com. Join in the fun.

Deadline: November 1, 2021

Submit to: hello@shastaartscouncil.org

Must receive by 5pm Tuesday evening of each week for inclusion in the same week's newsletter.

Photo: .JPG or .PNG. Well-lit, no reflections, unnecessary elements cropped out. Smallest dimension: 800px.

Bio note: up to 100 words (what you do, your past work, what makes you tick, what are you most proud of in your work). Format: Word, Google doc, plain text in the body of email.

Online presence: Link to your website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SoundCloud, Patreon, etc.. Ways people can follow your work, commission, or buy work.

Wednesday, September 22

11am

Shasta College main Redding campus

11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding

The ceremony will feature a military color guard and notable guest speakers, including California State Senator and Secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs (retired) Maurice Johannessen. The public is welcome and invited to attend this ceremony. The new 3,222 square foot building officially opened in August to serve students for the fall 2021 semester. The Center provides direct assistance to veteran students and their families with enrollment, financial aid, counseling, and other support services. The new Center has been designed explicitly with veterans in mind, offering casual seating, a student lounge, a computer lab, study rooms, and a conference room.

“From the inception of the Measure H bond passed by voters in 2016, one of our primary objectives was to help our veterans better achieve their educational goals,” said Superintendent/President Dr. Joe Wyse. “We’re so grateful that the community shared in that vision, and we’re excited to now provide those who served our country and their families with a dedicated facility and centralized services while at Shasta College.”

Saturday, September 25

Joe Steel has been playing his music locally for over a decade. Joe can be found providing original music and his own special brand of mellow good-vibe acoustic covers for restaurants, coffee shops, weddings, and private parties. What an enjoyable way to spend your Saturday morning!

Saturday, September 25

7 PM – 11 PM

Umbrella Alley, Market St. Promenade

1670 Market St., Redding

The Redding Fashion Alliance a 501c3 non-profit organization located in the heart of Downtown Redding's Cultural District.

This annual fundraising event is part of Redding Fashion Week and will be both a virtual and in-person fashion show, premiering our filmed show and showcasing a few looks from each designer in person.

This project is funded in part by The McConnell Foundation, Redding, California.The McConnell Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to help build better communities through philanthropy.

Thursday, September 30

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

I.O.O.F. Hall

1435 Butte St, Redding

(or via Zoom for the special presentation)

Attendees will also have the opportunity to be interviewed for our ongoing "Filmmaker Friday" series highlighting our local talent now featured on Facebook and YouTube!

This event is sponsored in part by Film Shasta and the generosity of Viva Downtown.

We'll open the phone lines at 800-838-3760 to take your calls on arts events in your town.

You can send audio clips (YouTube links are fine) back here for inclusion... we'll play 'em during your phone call.

We hope to have a bunch of things to talk about!

Thursday, October 14

5:30 PM – 8 PM

City of Redding City Hall

777 Cypress Ave, Redding

Vine & Dine For Parks features local chefs who will prepare their gourmet specialties with paired wines to tempt your palate. Wander through City Hall to each chef's presentation to sample and sip. There will also be musical entertainment and silent auction to enjoy. Please join us for a fabulous night of plates for parks!

Are you a frequent patron of the Riverfront? Check out the Season Pass Program!

November 19 through December 3

open Wednesday - Sunday, and will be closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

McConnell Botanical Gardens at Turtle Bay adjacent to the Sundial Bridge and Sacramento River at 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding

The Redding Garden of Lights will feature one million lights on display throughout 10-acres of curated botanical gardens filled with festive and animated light displays. The festival includes fire pits and s’mores, holiday-themed food and beverage stations, synchronized music animations, and many more features.

The entire experience begins with a walk across the world-famous Sundial Bridge spanning across the Sacramento River. A path leads guests to the garden entrance and courtyard, featuring holiday-themed food & beverages for the entire family. Explore the winding paths, enjoy the music, see the sights, take the photos, and have a wonderful holiday experience!

The Redding Garden of Lights will offer a wide variety of food and beverage options for all ages.

Our organization is committed to following all Shasta County health and safety guidelines for outdoor spaces during months of November and December, 2021. Please contact guest services prior to arrival with any special medical needs your group may require.