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4A Daily News – Thursday, December 5, 2013 Pastimes & Arts entertainment Celebration of Terra Madre Day Terra Madre Day, a celebration of local food, is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Enjoy the Store, 615 Main St. in Red Bluff. Slow Food Shasta Cascade will participate in Slow Food International's Terra Madre Day happening all over the world. The local event is casual, open to the public and free. Members of Slow Food Shasta Cascade will be able to cast their ballots for the 2014 board, and voting members will receive a free gift. Celebrate eating locally. Meet and mingle with some of the farmers, producers and chefs who bring flavor to your table — and taste of course. Find out about Slow Food's Ark of Taste, saving at-risk foods one bite at a time. Take the Slow Food challenge: Add just one more local or at-risk food item to your holiday table. Local products available at Enjoy the Store. Dance group to perform at Mercy Simpson Christmas Festival REDDING — Tickets are on sale now for the Simpson University Music Department's annual Christmas Festival, set for 3 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Heritage Student Life Center on campus. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for seniors and students. They can be purchased online at simpsonu.edu/musicevents or at the campus bookstore during regular business hours. The festival's theme this year is "Light Has Come." The concert will feature many of Simpson University's premier ensembles including the Simpson Chorale, Trinity Repertory Singers, SU Handbell Choir, Chamber Winds, and a special Shasta Symphony brass ensemble. "Light Has Come" will feature performances of Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata," John Rutter's "Candlelight Carol" and Paul Christiansen's arrangement of "My Song in the Night." Other festive choral works and familiar Christmas carols will also be performed. The SU Christmas Festival has a long history. What began as a way to join students, faculty and their families in an evening of singing and contemplation during the busy holiday season has grown into a community holiday tradition. Now, hundreds join the celebration each year. "The Simpson University Christmas Festival offers our community something unique—a holiday celebration that is both spiritual and musically significant," said Dr. Dan Pinkston, chair of the Music Department. "While this time of year can become busy with shopping, traveling, parties and college finals, this event is an opportunity to remind us all of the joy of the season." Chico Performances Courtesy photo Selah Dance Academy will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 at Mercy High School gymnasium. Admission is $3 each or $10 for a family of four. Sacred, Baroque favorites at concert The North State Symphony's annual Christmas Holiday Concert will be performed in Chico, Red Bluff and Redding on Dec. 13-15. Pianist Natalya Shkoda, tenor Vincent Chambers and a small orchestra will be heard. Guest Conductor is Redding's Dwayne Corbin. "The holiday season is so full of activity and can be so hectic," said the Symphony's Executive Director Keith Herritt. "A quiet concert of beau- tiful music, both sacred and classical, is like an island of peace in a crazy month." T h e concert, called Sacred Scenes, features pianist Shkoda playing a Bach concerto on the piano. Chambers, an operatic and Broadway singer will contribute an aria from Messiah and a traditional sacred selection, Panis Angelicus. Music by other Baroque composers and holiday favorites are also included. At the Red Bluff concert , members of the Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale will sing, substituting for pianist Shkoda who will not perform. All three concerts include an audience carol sing-along. "The Symphony is especially happy that our two major sponsors in the business world, Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding and Matson & Isom in Chico, are sponsoring these wonderful concerts," said Herritt. "And we always enjoy playing in Red Bluff under the sponsorship of the Community Concert Association." Performance details are at ww.northstatesym- phony.org. The Chico concert is on Dec. 13 at 7:30 in St. John's Catholic Church; Red Bluff will hear the Symphony on Dec. 14, in the State Theatre, also at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday Dec. 15, Our Lady of Mercy church in Redding will host the concert at 4 p.m. Receptions in Chico and Redding are included in the concert prices. For Chico tickets, call 8986333; for Red Bluff 5292787, and for Redding 243-8877. Arts news? Arts news may be submitted to clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. Include The following events are part of the Chico Performances series in December: An Irish Christmas — Celebrate the Holidays Thursday, Dec. 5, Laxson Auditorium | 7:30 p.m. Premium $37 | Adult $32 | Senior $30 | Student/Child $22 In this celebration of the holiday season, An Irish Christmas weaves a story of love, friendship, joy, and happiness in an evening that sparkles with exuberant energy. Yarns are spun, songs are sung, and music is played, all in the traditional Irish holiday style. Along with pipes, flutes, fiddles, accordions, and bodhrans, you can expect lots of Irish dancing, as well as traditional holiday tunes like "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night." For more information, visit csuchico.edu/upe/performance/artists/IrishChrist mas.html. Cinderella — Chico Community Ballet Friday-Sunday, Dec. 1315, Laxson Auditorium | 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Premium $28 | Adult $23 | Senior $21 | Student/Child $16 38th Annual The Gold Exchange 2nd Annual Christmas for A Cause Nov. 16th-Dec. 14th Visit www.ChristmasForACause TehamaCounty.com *For Details and *Wish list* BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION 423 Walnut St., Red Bluff TEA AND BOUTIQUE Fri., Dec. 6th, 2013 9AM to 8PM Sat., Dec. 7th, 2013 10AM to 3PM 528-8000 25076 Sycamore Avenue, behind La Corona, Los Molinos Save The Date: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 10 AM TO 3PM GRANDPARENTS... GRAB YOUR GRANDKIDS AND COME OUT TO SANTA'S WORKSHOP Hosted by Tehama Estates 750 David Avenue, Red Bluff 527-9193 ENJOY HOT COCOA, HOT DOGS FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA PLEASE BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY ($10 VALUE) FOR OUR TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE! This magical tale tells the story of a plucky housemaid's undying belief in happiness beyond her drudgery, and the transforming power of love. From the moment the lights dim, you'll be transported to an enchanted land filled with Prokofiev's dreamlike score, spectacular sets, colorful costumes, and wonderful, comical choreography. Immerse yourself in a world where dancing fairies live, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and fairy godmothers really do make dreams come true. This performance is cosponsored by Friends of Chico Community Ballet and is danced by members of Chico Community Ballet. For more information, visit csuchico.edu/upe/performance/artists/Cinderella.html. All performances are held at Laxson Auditorium on the CSU Chico campus. For tickets and information, visit www.chicoperformances.com or call the University Box Office at (530) Orland gallery reception The Orland Art Gallery Artist's Reception is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. The artist this month is Jeannie Vodden, back by popular request. Jeannie's use of transparent watercolor glazes is a perfect fit for the Christmas season. She has created several Christmas themed paintings exclusively for this show and you don't want to miss out. Refreshments are free, parking is available close by and there will be entertainment by Nick Leach. Holiday Special NOV. 25 THRU JAN. 5TH, 2014 2 Games Bowling or 1 Game Bowling & 1 Round Mini Golf $ 98 9 ea. before 6pm $ 1098 after 6pm Some restrictions apply & MINI GOLF 365 S. MAIN ST, RED BLUFF 527-2720 • www.lariatbowl.com