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6A Daily News – Thursday, January 16, 2014 Pastimes & Arts entertainment Orland gallery seeing double Double Vision is a show that proves visual drama is achieved in a variety of ways at the Orland Art Center, 732 4th St. Steve Elliott and Wayne Wilson's fascination with fine art photography began early in their lives, and both were encouraged by their families to explore the artistic possibilities of the camera. Yet each man found a different, very unique way to take that early interest to a completely personal and profound level. Elliott's creativity hones in on the subtle, nuanced beauty in the everyday. His is a carefully considered, quiet approach to his visual surroundings — the soft feathered wings of a bird or the dance of poppies in the breeze are like whispers that capture our attention and by their gentle persuasion, muffle all other sounds. Wilson focuses on the dramatic sense of space and time that turns a rural landscape into a strong message about a way of life, or the sheer beauty of strength in the waves that pound a ragged shoreline. His striking and spectacular sharp urban scenes and 15th Annual Snow Goose Festival There's something for everyone at the Snow Goose Festival coming up Jan. 22-26 in Chico. Birding and nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy this action-packed five-day community event that offers more than 70 field trips, workshops and activities that cover six counties, reaching out into the rice fields, wildlife refuges and river walks of the Northern Sacramento Valley. Admission is free to Festival Headquarters and various events on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, at the Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East Ave. in Chico. Bring the entire family to wander through intriguing exhibits and attend a variety of free presentations and activities including All about Bats, Raptors and Rehab, Wetlands' Wildlife, the bustling Junior Naturalist Activity Center, and much more. Art lovers won't want to miss the stunning Pacific Flyway Wildlife & Art Exhibit residing at Avenue 9 Gallery in Chico from Jan. 17 through Feb. 1 with a special Art Reception free to the public 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. This allmedia, juried exhibition showcases more than 55 artists. Online registration is open for all events including field trips and workshops that run from Wednesday through Sunday, as well as Saturday evening's Gathering of Wings Banquet & Silent Auction featuring keynote speaker, Debi Shearwater, pelagic birding pioneer and long-time avian advocate. Event fees range from $5 to $45. Visit www.snowgoosefestival.org for registration and complete event details, or call the Snow Goose Festival office at (530) 345-1865. Michael McDonald With his husky, soulful baritone, five-time Grammy winner Michael McDonald is one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the 1970s rock scene. From his days with Steely Dan to superstardom as a member of the Doobie Brothers to a successful solo career, McDonald has won legions of fans with hits like "What a Fool Believes," "I Keep Forgettin'," "On My Own" and "Sweet Freedom." McDonald is scheduled to perform at the Cascade Theatre in Redding March 7. Tickets are $59 - $72 and are available at the Cascade Theatre Box Office at 1733 Market St. in Redding, by phone at (530) 243-8877 or directly through www.cascadetheatre.org. CSU events Documentary "Serving our Community for over 19 years" Gold Exchange 19 Years of Merchandise HUGE Inventory Reduction 50%off All Jewelry Shop Early - Save SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 7PM Tickets available at Sky River, Wink, TC Visitor Center & online at www.statetheatreredbluff.com Tickets: $10 adults • $5 17 & under 413 Walnut Street, Red Bluff 530 528-8000 www.redbluffgoldexchange.com www.angelsamongusall.com Mon. 10am-4pm • Tues.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm • Sat.10am-4pm riveting views of wide open vistas command our attention. Meet the artists at a reception 3-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. The event will include a refreshment table and live music performed on a baby grand piano by Sean Bostrom. The Orland Art Center Show and Sale Community Events Planning Meeting "11 DAYS OF ROUND UP" – 2014 If your group or organization is planning an event in the days leading up to the Best 3-Day Rodeo in the West PLEASE SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING! Western-themed events planned to precede and coordinate with the Red Bluff Round-Up need to receive maximum promotion by the Chamber of Commerce, The Daily News and other media in advance of the "11 Days," and as those fun-filled days unfold! When: Wednesday, February 5 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon Where: Tehama County Farm Bureau 275 Sale Lane, Red Bluff Your Hosts: This advertisement Sponsored as a Community Service by: DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF TEHAMA COUNTY Please call or e-mail to say you'll be there, and what group(s) you'll be representing! (530) 527-6220 or e-mail: info@redbluffchamber.com always features art with a wide price range. Original art, quality prints, and delightful fine art cards are available in a variety of sizes and media. Gallery hours are 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information, visit www.orlandartcenter.com. Arts news? Arts news may be submitted to clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. Include name and phone. Digital pictures should be California State University, Chico's School of the Arts has a number of exciting and educational events this January and February. • Jan. 27-Feb. 22, the Turner Print Museum in a joint exhibition with the University Art Gallery presents "Pushing Boundaries — Expanding Horizons: 10th Janet Turner National Print Competition & Exhibition" which surveys new, and innovative "must sees" in the print world. Juror's talk: Thursday, Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in RowlandTaylor Recital Hall; reception to follow at The Turner and University Art Gallery. • On Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Redding's Cascade Theatre and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Chico State's Laxson Auditorium, the North State Symphony and Chico State theater students come together to bring the story of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet to life. • On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. on Harlen Adams Theatre Stage, the School of the Arts pays homage to the Harlemite parties of the 1920s and 1930s. Dress up as your favorite figure from the era, have dinner, do a little dancing, and help raise funds for a worthy cause. • Feb. 27-March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall the School of the Arts presents three free concerts in "Honoring Alfred Loeffler: New Music Symposium." Gallery to close Saturday Out of respect for the passing of Arts Commissioner Pamela Roundy, the Orland Art Center gallery will be closed Saturday, Jan. 18, the day of her memorial service.