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Monty Python's "Spama- lot" makes its local area pre- miere at 7:30 p.m. April 30 through May 3 and 2 p.m. May 4 in CSU, Chico's Lax- son Auditorium. This grand-scale, pull- out-all-the-stops show is Chico State's biggest the - atre production of the 2013- 14 school year — its end of year spring musical — and will feature beautiful sets and costumes, an orchestra and the Department of Mu - sic and Theatre's most tal- ented performers. "Spamalot" premiered on Broadway in March of 2005 and subsequently was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, winning several in - cluding Best Musical. The soundtrack won a Grammy for "Best Musical Show Al- bum." Faculty member Joel P. Rogers, who is directing "Spamalot," said he only has one goal in mind for au - diences walking away at the end of the show. "I hope they have sore muscles in their faces from laughing so much," said Rog - ers. "Spamalot" is a boister- ous comedy-musical loosely based on the 1975 f ilm "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," which itself is a par - ody of the legendary tale of King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail. The New York Times described the production as, "a resplen - dently silly new musical," and claimed that, "laughs ar- rive even before a scene gets under way." Other reviews have described it as "rais- ing silliness to an art form," and being "zany," "wacky," and "over the top." The story of "Spamalot" follows King Arthur and his servant Patsy as they set off to try and recruit men to join Arthur's Round Table. Un - fortunately, things don't go as smoothly as they hoped and they run into a number of wacky characters includ - ing, but definitely not limited to, the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls, the Knights who say "Ni," and Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As- Sir-Lancelot. Due to some sexual hu - mor, coarse language and mild violence, "Spamalot" is not recommended for chil- dren younger than 12. Advance tickets, at $20 premium, $16 general, $14 senior citizens, and $10 stu - dents/children, are available at the University Box Office, corner of Third and Chest- nut streets. Tickets are also available online at the Uni- versity Box Office, www. chicostatetickets.com or by phone at (530) 898-6333. SPRING MUSICAL 'Spamalot' to play at CSU, Chico's School of the Arts Contributed Photo Some of the cast from Chico State university's School of the Arts spring musical "Spamalot," shown in costume on the Chico campus. The 'resplendently silly musical' is the largest production of the school year The dictionary defines Calligraphy as "the art of beautiful writing." But in the exceptionally capable hands of Larry and Mar - sha Brady, calligraphy be- comes an artistic blend of daring design and superb hand skills. These two masters of the brush and pen are known throughout the United States and Europe for their workshops and lectures. The Bradys are also ac - complished teachers, whose works have been published in various books and mag- azines, and their originals are in many public and pri- vate collections. Larry Brady's works are exciting examples of pure precision, brilliantly per - formed with true artistic flair. The sheer accuracy and impeccable design of his calligraphic art has an emotional impact that speaks in a powerful voice. Marsha Brady's calli - graphic pieces are vibrant, visual melodies. They virtu- ally sing with an enchanting mix of charm and effort- less grace. In each piece, she manages to match the intended meaning of the words with an exceptional visual clarity. In 2013, the Bradys were honored with a retrospec - tive exhibit at the Sum- mit International Callig- raphy Conference in Colo- rado Springs, Colo., where Larry was also the keynote speaker. That same exhibit graces our gallery walls this May! The Bradys will travel from Colorado for this ex - hibit at the Orland Art Cen- ter. Don't miss the oppor- tunity to visit with them at their reception 3-7 p.m. Fri- day, May 2. At the reception, you can also sign up for their callig- raphy demonstration sched- uled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24. There are always treats at the refreshment table and live music performed on a baby grand piano by this month's talented young pianist, Martin Trang. Summer gallery hours are 1-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Show Art of calligraphy to be featured at Orland Art Center CourteSy Photo the calligraphy of Larry brady. Online:Visit www. orlandartcenter.com. REDDING » Shasta Col- lege Chamber and Concert Choirs will perform a year- end vocal and instrumen- tal concert 7:30 p.m. May 10 in the Shasta College Theatre. Tickets are available on - line at www.shastacollege. edu or at the door for $7 general, and $5 for seniors and students. The Chamber Choir will sing "Irish Blessing" of Da - vid Conte, and "Trois Chan- son" by Claude Debussy. The Concert Choir will sing "The Awakening" by Jo- seph Martin, among other pieces. The choirs will join on Mendelssohn's "He Watch - ing Over Israel" from the or- atorio Elijah. Soloists will be Natasha Czajka, Paige Kelly, Marshall Jones III, and Adam Gilbert. Violinist John Maich will also play. Call the Division of Arts, Com mu n ications , Con - sumer and Social Sciences at (530) 242-7730 or visit www.shastacollege.edu. CoNCERT Shasta College announces choral concert "Defending the Caveman" will be performed Saturday, May 10, at the Cascade The- atre. The longest running solo play in Broadway history, Defending the Caveman has become a worldwide hit. Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition, affectionately nudging each other as they recognize themselves in the stories being told on the stage. With hysterical observa - tions into contemporary fem- inism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, De- fending the Caveman mines the common themes in rela- tionships. The dialogue goes straight through the funny bone and into the heart. Tickets are $22 to $39 and are available at the Cascade Theatre Box Office at 1733 Market St. in Redding, by phone at (530) 243-8877 or directly through the Cascade Theatre website at www.cas - cadetheatre.org. The 2013-14 Cascade The- atre Performance Series is generously sponsored by US Bank and Jefferson Pub- lic Radio. ThEATER 'Caveman' will be defended at the Cascade Presented 7:30 p.m. Fri- day, April 25 in Harlen Ad- ams Theatre, CSU, Chico's Jazz X-Press, under the di- rection of Professor Rocky Winslow, reaches into its bag of music icons to per- form a night of memorable jazz music. Chico High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direc - tion of Todd Filpula, will open the show. Jazz X-Press will be per- forming works by Thad Jones, Maria Schneider, Alan Broadbent, and Anita Brown. The show also fea- tures guests Mark Simon and Greg "Gizzy" Gisbert. Advance tickets, at $15 general, $13 senior citizens, and $6 students/children, are available at the Univer - sity Box Office, at Third and Chestnut Streets. Tickets are also available online or by phone, (530) 898-6333; additional $4 handling fee for phone and online ticket purchases. Add $2 for tick - ets purchased at the door. For special needs seating, please call (530) 898-6333. CoNCERT Rocky Winslow to direct 'Facts of Jazz' Chico High School Jazz Ensemble to open for Jazz X-Press April 25 (530) 527-1000 • 1-800-545-3500 visit us at: www.redbluffroundup.com Like us on facebook RODEO AMERICA'S ORIGINAL EXTREME SPORT! APRIL 18, 19, 20, 2014 1921 ~ 2014 93 RD FRIDAY FAMILY 4 PACK $35 Round-Up Bar-B-Que!!! Lassen House will be hosting a delicious Rib Bar-B-Que in honor of our traditional Red Bluff Round-Up. 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