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6A Daily News – Thursday, June 23, 2011 Pastimes The University Art Gallery pre- sents The Bad Seeds, featuring work by Pleasant Valley High School students enrolled in The Art Studio at PV, a comprehensive stu- dio and field practice program. The exhibition, the sixth in the gallery's ongoing series of summer high school art exhibitions, reflects the gallery's continuing mission to involve the community in its pro- grams, showcase the young artists enrolled in this excellent program, and activate the gallery during Chico State's summer session. It features works in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. The exhibition continues through June 28. A closing recep- tion will take place on Tuesday, June 28, 5-7 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. The gallery is located in Alva Taylor Hall, California State Uni- versity Chico. Special gallery hours for this exhibition are: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This exhibition was funded in part by the gallery's Wayne Thiebaud–inspired Benefit Dessert Auction. Cascade Theatre presents Brian Regan Jefferson Public Radio and the Cascade Theatre present comedian Brian Regan live on stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Redding’s historic Cascade Theatre. Known for his clean act that delves into the sim- ple but comical aspects of human behavior, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the pre- mier comedians in the country. Attracting fervent support from critics, peers and fans alike, Brian Regan has filled theaters nationwide with a brand of comedy that brings people together and spans generations. As a kid, Brian Regan was a huge fan of Johnny Carson but his fascination with stand up comedy really kicked in when Steve Martin came on the scene. It was Martin's silly, but smart, comedic FREE CONCERT Air National Guard Band of the West Concert/Marching Band KIDS’ DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL focused on “The God of Wonder” at the Gerber Bible Fellowship 301 Samson, in Gerber Monday June 27 - Friday, July 1 9 am- 12 noon GAMES, PRIZES and Fun Activities Come join the fun “ You will always remember” Sponsored by CHRISTIANS FOR CHRIST The State Theatre 333 Oak Street, Red Bluff Thursday, June 30 7:00 PM Co-sponsored by The Daily News and The State Theatre for the Arts Ticket required for Admission Tickets available starting June 20 at: Red Bluff Daily News – The Copy Center The Human Bean -- Wink – Sky River Music and at the State Theatre box office on The night of the performance. We advise to get your tickets early as Only 700 will be available. For further information, call The State Theatre for the Arts: (530) 529-ARTS (2787) “See you at the State!” Published through a co-sponsorship agreement with D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY The World Famous Palomino Room 1/2 off Lunch or Dinner entrée with purchase of 1 entrée must present coupon *equal or lesser value Lunch: Tues-Fri 11am-2pm Dinner: Thurs-Sat 4pm-9pm 723 Main St., Red Bluff 527-5470 www.palominoroom.com genius that inspired Regan. At Heilderberg College in Ohio, Brian Regan began his dream of becoming a comedian. As a freshman, having fallen so far behind in his accounting major that he knew he could never catch up, Brian Regan went to his football coach for advice. The coach recommended the Communication and Theater Arts Department. It was within this world that Brian Regan began his quest for a career in comedy. From speech class to plays, Brian Regan developed his love for performing and getting laughs. Regan’s two critically-acclaimed Comedy Cen- tral specials and DVD releases - The Epitome of Hyperbole, and Brian Regan Standing Up – have earned him growing popularity, and made him a favorite on The Late Show with David Letterman, where he’s appeared 20 times. Tickets for Brian Regan can be purchased online at www.cascadetheatre.org or by phone at 243- 8877. The Cascade Theatre/Jefferson Public Radio Per- formance Series is sponsored by US Bank. Arts & entertainment Student artwork on display in Chico Opening of the Outdoor Elizabethan Theatre By PATRICIA FELDHAUS Special to the DN ASHLAND, ORE. — History, power, love and a musical comedy were the dominant themes of the opening weekend at the Oregon Shakespeare Festi- val with Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, part 2”, “Julius Caesar” and “Love’s Labor’s Lost” plus the musical “Pirates of Penzance.” Much of the “Henry IV..” focused on aging, the failing of the old guard and the end of an era. Director Lisa Peterson notes that in this “middle” Henry play, the king holds on to a contested crown (“Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown”); Fal- staff recalls past glories and it’s up to Prince Hal (Henry V) to provide leadership for his troubled country. Since “Julius Caesar” focused on power, this writer thought that Vilma Silva portrayed a believ- able Caesar. Audience members were seated on 4 sides of the stage in the New Theatre and were coached by actors to cheer and chant, ”Caesar! Cae- sar!” when Vilma raised her hands. Director Aman- da Dehnert kept Caesar’s ghost hovering around the edge of action after her death. I also noted several well-known lines: “Beware the Ides of March!”- the soothsayer; “Cowards die many times before their death; the Valiant never taste of death but once.” - Caesar after a nightmare; “Friends, Romans, Countrymen…” Mark Antho- ny’s funeral oration; and “There is a tide in the affairs of men/…And we must take the current when it serves…” – Brutus before his death. “Pirates of Penzance”, Gilbert and Sullivan’s exuberant operetta, is filled with fast paced music and extremely impressive word play as pirates taunt a “Modern Major General” to see if Love will pre- vail. Artistic Director Bill Rauch notes in the program that “We have included occasional musical interpo- lations drawn from classical and contemporary tunes such as “Summertime,” “Carmen,” and the Beatles’ “When I’m 64.” Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor’s Lost” directed by Shana Cooper depicts the King of Navarre and 3 Lords who are foreswearing sleep, food and women (“All delights are vain”) in order to become schol- ars. As soon as the Princess of France and her 3 ladies-in-waiting arrive to talk business with the King, the men start losing their resolve and start writing love notes. Finally, they declare, “Let us lose our oaths to find ourselves.” “Henry,” “Pirates,” and “Love’s” play in the Eliz- abethan theatre through Oct 7, 8, & 9 while “Cae- sar” runs in The New Theatre until November 6. Other plays in the Bowmer are “Measure for Measure” and “Imaginary Invalid” through Nov. 6. Ticket prices range from $20. to $81.50. 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