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4A Daily News ��� Thursday, February 21, 2013 Pastimes & Arts entertainment International String Trio The Tehama Concert Series is proud to bring the International String Trio to Red Bluff on Mon., Feb. 25 at the State Theatre. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm and is free to Tehama Concert Series members. Single tickets will be sold at the door for $20 for an adult ticket and $10 for students under 25 living at home. For more information, call (530) 727-8727. True to its name, the International String Trio (IST) has honed an expansive repertoire embracing nearly a dozen styles from far-flung lands. Employing their instruments as passports, the adventurous triumvirate unlocks the doors to a global array of tunes drawn from folk, popular, classical, film and other sources. Rather than flaunting their eclecticis, the Boston combo seamlessly renders a treasure trove of melodies with buoyant energy, intimate acoustic dynamics, stylistically informed phrasing, and loving attention to detail. Featuring Russianborn guitarist Slava Tolstoy, British violinist Ben Powell and Japanese acoustic bassist Ippei Ichimaru, the IST���s players embody its cosmopolitan aesthetic. The trio���s riveting performances encompass a breathtaking range of styles, including Gypsy swing, old-time Appalachian laments, traditional Irish reels, celebratory klezmer, passionate tango, graceful French musette, and burning bluegrass. While steeped in jazz, they play intricately arranged music that Painter Donald Feasel Bay area painter Donald Feasel will be showing at the Shasta College Art Gallery in building 300 through Friday. Tracing a journey from more to less control, Feasel���s energetic pours black pigment on warm, raw canvas harkening to the days of cool jazz. At once minimal and exceedingly vibran, the works provide the viewer with surprising results as the artist releases materials to run their course. Chico Unplugged leaves room for improvisation without focusing on it. ���We���re jazz musicians, but it���s not a jazz project,��� says Tolstoy, the IST���s music director. ���We really work on developing tight arrangements that leave maybe 25 percent for improvisation, with moments for everyone to shine. But we have some tunes that are all arranged, from the first note to last. On a piece like ���Ashokan Farewell��� we just want to concentrate on the beauty of the melody. There���s no soloing because it���s unnecessary.��� The IST has earned an avid following by developing several tremendously engaging, thematic programs, each thoughtfully designed to explore an enticing array of moods, grooves and textures. The group���s signature show is ���Around the World in 80 Ways,��� which showcases the trio���s stylistic breadth and musical depth. ���American Tune��� Symphony The North State Symphony���s first concert of the new year, Experience Charm, takes place Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. at The Cascade Theatre in Redding, and on Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. in Chico���s Laxson Auditorium. The concert shines a spotlight on the last great work written by the greatest composer of all time ��� Mozart���s charming and powerful Symphony No. 41, ���Jupiter.��� Also on the program is Barber���s ���Violin Concerto,��� Mvt. 1, featuring 2012 Young Artist Audition Winner Nellie Ponarul, and Honegger���s delicate and graceful ���Symphony No. 4.��� A pre-concert talk takes place an hour before each concert; call 898-5984 for more information. Purchase tickets for the Chico performance at the University Box Office, 898-6333, and for the Redding concert at the Cascade Theatre Box Office, 2438877. celebrates the diversity and richness of American musical traditions, from rural roots to urban innovations. The highly evocative ���At The Movies��� focuses on the trio���s original arrangements of beloved movie themes. And in December the trio breaks out ���Holiday Music,��� a program featuring enduring holidays tunes representing Christmas, Hanukah and other festivities. ���We���ve noticed that there are some tunes that people will always come to us to say that���s such a great piece,��� Tolstoy says. ���Gig after gig, certain tunes really move people and seize their imagination. That���s when we know we���ve got a keeper.��� The group���s latest CD, ���Appalachia,��� is an acoustic session featuring the trio���s exquisite musicianship and articulate arrangements. From ���Por Una Cabeza,��� the sensuous theme from ���Scent Of a Woman,��� and the Gypsy swing treatment of ���Sweet Georgia Brown��� to the haunting Hebrew melody ���Erev Shel Shoshanim,��� the trio transforms every piece it plays into an enthralling string adventure. The IST traces its origins back to 2002, when Tolstoy and Ichimaru started performing together, playing trio gigs around Boston. They worked with various violinists, and quickly realized that the uncommon instrumentation struck a chord with many different audiences. But it wasn���t until Powell joined the group in 2008 that that IST���s singular sound crystallized. What started as a side project evolved into a bustling sonic laboratory, as the trio steadily honed its repertoire and expanded its stylistic reach. For more information about this concert, visit the Tehama Concert Series' website at www.TehamaConcertSeries.org or call them at (530) 727-8727. CSU, Chico���s School of the Arts Productions (SOTA) and the Songwriter's Guild present "Chico Unplugged," a 3-week series of singer/songwriter showcases hosted by Woodstock's Pizza in downtown Chico. "Chico Unplugged is a great way for local artists to connect with the community and share their music. It gives artists a chance to work with SOTA Productions who in the recent past has been very helpful in bringing the local community together through music," said Nathan Grant, one of the event coordinators. The showcases will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 21 and 28, and March 7. SOTA will showcase two artists max per performance, although there will be exceptions for a third performer depending on the instrumentation. Each artist will perform original material on "unplugged" instruments. This includes keyboards, limited percussion -- tambourine, hand drums, shakers, etc. -acoustic guitars, and stand-up bass. Each set will consist of two songs, not to exceed 10 minutes in length. The panel of judges will include members of the local community, students and faculty. Winners will receive an opportunity to be recorded by CSU Chico���s mobile recording team. There is no fee for musicians who want to participate in the showcase. Admission is also free for people interested in attending for listening purposes. For more information about the event, how to be a sponsor, or how to get involved, please contact Nathan Grant at ngrant4@mail.csuchico.edu SOTA Productions is a newly formed student run collective that specializes in artist development, management, production and marketing. SOTA���s students are involved in finding, developing and promoting local musical artists. Bagpipe competition Shasta County Arts Council will present the 2nd Annual Bagpipe Competition 9 a.m. to 4 p.m March 2 at, Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. Tickets are $7.50. Children 10 and under free. The sounds of the Great Highland Bagpipe will be heard as they return for the second annual Bagpipe Competition in Redding. The Northern Branch of the Western United States Pipe Band Association, along with the CDF Firefighters Honor Guard Pipes and Drums and the Siskiyou Pipers will sponsoring a Solo Piping Competition at Old City Hall. Redhead Express to perform in Redding NASHVILLE, Tenn. ��� Redefining the family band genre, Redhead Express brings their unique multitalented combination of music and dance to the historic Cascade Theatre on Wednesday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. This concert season marks the 75th season for Shasta Live! ��� originally known as Shasta County Cooperative Concert Association ��� and their first full season at the Cascade Theatre. Tickets for this perfor- mance are $35 for adults, $15 for students, available at the theatre box office online at www.cascadetheatre.org or call 530-2438877. For additional information call 530-247-7355, or visit the Shasta Community Concert website at www.shastalive.com. The association is also sponsoring a student outreach performance for this artist as part of their ongoing commitment to support arts education in the Redding community on Wednesday morning, March 13. Redhead Express is more than just a name: it is a living description of an entertainment dynasty in the making. Red hair aside, the band���s resume makes one wonder if express is even a strong enough word. In 2007 the family left Alaska on a whim to travel and perform. Five years and hundreds of shows later reveal a seasoned touring and recording ensemble, with national performing credits, including two seasons in Branson, Mo. The family has collected a variety of accolades along the way as a testament to the wide diversity of talent pre- sent: ���Best Male Vocalist,��� ���Best Family Show,��� ���Outstanding Young Female Artist,��� ���Bass Player of the Year��� ��� all from their stints in Branson. The National Traditional Country Music Association awarded the band ���Album of the Year��� for their first recording, ���Paintin��� the Town Red.��� Now on a national tour with Live On Stage and under the tutelage of Nashville super-producer Paul Worley (Martina McBride, Lady Antebellum, Dixie Chicks), Redhead Express is clearly poised for the big stage. Friday Afternoon Sierra Sound Now Serving Beer & Wine THUNDER STORM 3pm to 6pm $ 15/hour/lane Includes Shoe Rental Maximum 8 Bowlers Per Lane See Center For Details Providing year round family fun since 1958 365 S. Main St., Red Bluff 527-2720 www.LariatBowl.com NEW & USED CD���s Special Orders Avail. 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