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4A – Daily News – Thursday, July 8, 2010 Pastimes Redding Rollergirls will take on the Undead Bet- tys in Roller Derby action Saturday night in Red- ding. Doors open at 7 p.m. with bout starting at 8 p.m. at Big League Dreams, 20155 Viking Way in Redding. Admission is free for active duty military and chil- dren ages 5 and ounger. Tickets are $10-12 and are available at Pit, Big League Dreams, Chop Chix or www.brownpa- pertickets.com. An afterparty is scheduled at Bombays, 1730 Cal- ifornia St. in Redding. State Theatre presents... The Big Picture in Red Bluff will feature an artists’ reception for the Red Bluff Art Association 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 9. This show is the first of the year for the RBAA. The theme is “My Inspiration.” It will feature new, never-before-shown works by local artists in a variety of mediums and styles. There will be refreshments served and an opportunity to meet the artists. “I am so excited about this show,” said shop owner Diane Rabalais. “The Red Bluff Art Association members are so tal- ented. The Big Picture is proud to show off their work.” Using the title theme as inspi- ration, RBAA artists Jane Birch and Susana Roisenzvit created a collaborative floral painting in acrylic that will be featured as a door prize drawing item for the event. Courtesy photos Wells Fargo Store Manager, Jennifer Stockwell-Hale, left, accepts a thank you from Venita Philbrick, State Theatre For The Arts, for Wells Fargo’s ongoing support of theater programming, specifically a $500 check for "Magic of Movies" in 2010. It is expected that 20-25 artists will be showing their creations. Featured works will include oil, acrylic, water color, color pencil, pastel and mixed media and will include a wide range of subject matter — western art, floral, land- scape, portrait, still life, collage and non-representational art. The show will be in place for the remainder of the month of July. The Big Picture is at 857 Wash- ington St. This is a great opportunity for the public to get acquainted with local artists. It also is an excellent source to acquire quality fine art for your home or office or as a special gift. For further information about the exhibit, call Red Bluff Art Association Co-Chairwoman for the event, Kathy Brehm, at 529- Connie Ross, left, past president of the Red Bluff Emblem Club #408, presents a check for $300 to Venita Philbrick, State Theatre For The Arts, and reconfirms the club's continuing support of the arts in Tehama County. Michael Franti and Spearhead will headline the 4th Annual Mystic Garden Party in Corning, adding to an all-star cast of musicians including Courtesy photo Pictured is a collaborative painting by Jane Birch and Susana Roisenzvit that will be awarded as a door prize drawing item during Friday’s artists’ reception. 1603. The RBAA meets 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Snug Brett Dennen, Jill Sobule, Random Rab and Dave Stringer Band. The event is scheduled July 21-26 at Tehama Gold Organic Olive Ranch in Corning. In the mid-’90s, Franti first formed Spearhead, and increasingly in recent years, he’s found his own voice musically and his own organic brand of popular success. Franti and Spearhead’s last album, 2008’s All Rebel Rockers, became the biggest hit of Franti’s career, hitting the Top 40 on the Billboard 200, and yielded his biggest hit, the Top 20 "Say Hey (I Love You)." In addition to national- Harbor Mobile Home Park Recre- ation Room, 600 Rio Vista Ave. in Red Bluff. Mystic Garden Party coming July 21-26 ly renowned musicians, the no-alcohol event offers participants five nights of outdoor camp- ing and a family friendly atmosphere. A Yoga Camp and an Ecstatic Dance Camp — co-spon- sored by Conscious Dancer Magazine — add to an extensive array of workshops and presenta- tions on topics such as sustainability, raw and living foods, drumming, meditation and visionary and healing arts. In addition to use of recycling bins, attendees will be encouraged to use reusable water bottles; green kits will be given to all vendors, encouraging food vendors to use plates and cups that are washed and reused for a deposit and carpooling opportuni- ties will be posted on the festival website. A solar powered stage is in devel- opment to reduce energy consumption. Tickets are available at www.mysticgardenparty.c om or by calling 888-966- 2568. Purchase a three- night pass for July 23-26, which includes camping, for $120 while supplies last. Prices increase as the event date nears. July 21- 22 can be added for an extra $35. Thursday can be added for $25. General festival infor- mation is available at www.mysticgardenparty.c om. ShastaYama Taiko Festival Taiko pioneers and musicians Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer founded Shasta Taiko 25 years ago, and their taiko program has had a direct impact on the development of Ameri- can taiko. On Saturday, July 31, the 6th Annual ShastaYa- ma Festival will feature Japanese drumming, dance and music in the dramatic outdoor venue of Mount Shasta's Shastice Park. The gate opens at 5 p.m. Bring a picnic or enjoy the food and refreshments offered at the food court. Seating is on the grass, and We now serve beer & wine Sunday Buffet Special $ 9.99 COUPON China Buffet CHINESE RESTAURANT Open 7 Days A Week China Buffet Happy Hours Monday Lunch $ All Day $6.99 Tuesday - Saturday 6.99 Dinner $ 9.99 343 S. Main St. Red Bluff 530-529-5888 (No Checks) Ownership Under New 10 % off COUPON on dinner only (everyday) Expires 7-10-10 COUPON Arts & entertainment Roller Derby Saturday Art Association show opens Friday DN file photo lawn chairs, blankets and warm clothes and flash- lights for after sunset are advised. No pets or glass are allowed in the venue. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for 13-17, $15 for 5-12 and free for age 4 and younger. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. For credit card purchase, call 800-926-4865 ext. 203, and online at www.shastayama.org. For more information, call 859-8686 or visit www.shastayama.org.