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Don't miss your chance to see Alex Ramon, who has family in Red Bluff, on tour in Redding for one show only at 8 p.m., Sun- day, Oct. 18 at the Cascade Theatre. Tickets are $35. Discount code for $5 off tickets is newmagic, when ordered online at www.alexramon- magic.com or call the box office at 243-8877. All seats are reserved. The Christopher Foun- dation recognized Ra- mon's many innovations in magic, and his new show includes surprises. One feat, called The Acoustic Levitation, was a special challenge. "We worked on it for two years before we perfected it," Ramon said. "I actually levitate some- one on top of a sound wave. When it was finally fin- ished, I actually amazed myself." On performing in Red- ding, Ramon said "I may be a little biased because my family is from Redding and Red Bluff, but I love it here. I grew up coming here during the holidays, which is a magical time, so it is special for me to bring my magic to this commu- nity every year." Ramon's mother, Molly Rae White Gonzalez, gradu- ated in the class of 74' from Red Bluff High. His grand- father, Raymond White was an English teacher and stu- dent counselor there. Laura Marie White, his grandmother, is a pianist who played at Blondies, Ly- ons and was in the Sam La- Salle band. His aunt resides in Red Bluff and uncle in Redding. The show, #NewMagic, is Alex Ramon's modern, fast- paced effort to modernize this ancient art form. "It really is a family friendly show, and after years of experience, I can promise that it has some- thing for everyone." In July, Ramon received a historic award recogniz- ing his achievements as an outstanding illusionist. While others were watching fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July, more than 1,500 magicians met in St. Louis and made their own fireworks in a special cer- emony. It was the largest Ameri- can convention of its kind, a combined effort of the Society of American Ma- gicians and the Interna- tional Brotherhood of Ma- gicians. The Milbourne Christo- pher Award, dedicated to the memory of the Ameri- can magician and author, recognizes "notable contri- butions to the art of magic," and "excellence in the mag- ical arts." Previous winners of the Milbourne Christopher Award include Siegfried and Roy, David Copperfield, Harry Blackstone, Jr., and Lance Burton. At age 29, Ramon is the youngest magician recog- nized for this honor. "Only 20 magicians in history have ever re- ceived this award," Ra- mon said. "I was just humbled and speechless to join a group of magicians I admire and respect. It's just unbeliev- able." During the award cere- mony Ramon was cited for his groundbreaking work onstage, first, at age 21 with a touring Disney show, then at 23, for two seasons as the second-youngest ring- master — and the first ma- gician ringmaster — in the history of Ringling Broth- ers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Most recently, Ramon's show quickly became the leading attraction in Lake Tahoe. Magician with local connection is returning to Cascade COURTESY Alex Ramon will be on tour in Redding for one show only at 8p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18at the Cascade Theatre. MAGIC The Oakland Jazz Choir has been an East Bay Area institution for more than 20 years and is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at Red Bluff's State Theatre, 333 Oak St. The group has taken many shapes, sizes and forms but the common denominator has always been the same — joy of ex- pression, using the voice to communicate the tri- umphs, as well as the tur- bulence, of the human spirit. While jazz forms the base of the musical con- cept, the group ventures far from that base, but al- ways putting a jazzy twist on the material. Artistic director Ben Flint, a native of Memphis, is steeped in gospel, jazz and R&B, and applies his wide musical experience toward finding a uniquely Oakland sound. Choir membership in- cludes 15 singers, as di- verse in age, religion and race as their hometown Oakland demographics. Yet their focus is small, narrowing in on cool orig- inal and standard jazz ma- terial, arranged and writ- ten specifically for their collective voice. For the State Theatre performance the group will perform a fresh set of music selected from the current repertoire, includ- ing jazz classics by Thelo- nius Monk, Sonny Rollins, Duke Ellington and Pat Matheny, as well as some pop, blues and R&B. The singers will be ac- companied by a small combo including piano, bass and drums. Tickets are $15 general admission and may be pur- chased at statethetrered- bluff.com or Tehama Coun- try Visitor Center, 250 An- telope Blvd. in Red Bluff. CONCERT Jazz choir to perform at State Theatre COURTESY PHOTO Oakland Jazz Choir Musician Heather Layne is scheduled to perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Fri- day at Bethel Assembly of God, 625 Luther Road in Red Bluff. Seen and heard on television and Christian and country radio across the US and overseas, Layne has a heart for the broken. Her voice, music and story continue to reach people from all walks of life. Layne's life hit bottom more than a decade ago. "I was suffering from scars and buried pain of se- vere abuse I endured ear- lier in my life," Layne said. "As I worked the 12 steps of recovery, God worked in my heart and my life started to untangle. Song- writing became my ther- apy and my connection with God." For more information, visit heatherlayne.com. FREE CONCERT Heather Layne to perform Friday at Bethel COLUSA Kittle's Outdoor will present The 2014 Big Game Gathering at 888 Market St., Colusa on Sat- urday, featuring The 2014 Hunting Film Tour show- ing once only at the Colusa Theatre. The store will feature industry representatives holding gear seminars in the afternoon before the newest release of the Hunt- ing Film Tour will show 7 p.m. Doors of the theater open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 in ad- vance at http://www. colusamovies.com/hunt- ing2014.html and $15 at the door. Proceeds from the movie will go to Cali- fornia Deer Association, Field of Dreams and Cal- ifornia Waterfowl Associ- ation. For more information, send an email to patrick@ kittlesoutdoor.com or call 530 458-4868. FILM Hunting Film Tour coming to Colusa on Saturday Chico's World Music Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, with a kickoff performance Friday. Funkadesi will kick off the festival at 7:30 p.m. Fri- day at Laxon Auditorium. Tickets are $10-16 and available by calling (530) 898-6333. Taiko drumming, Ha- waiian Masters, Sitar, Latin and Folk-Amer- icana music featured on 4 stages with con- tinuous music, interna- tional food, crafts and artisans, free art classes and fun activities will take place Saturday on the lawns at Chico State. Saturday's events are free of charge. For more information, visit http://www.csuchico. edu/upe/performance/ CWMF.html. FESTIVAL Chico World Music Fest set for weekend; Funkadesi on Friday The following events are scheduled in October for Chico Performances. All events are in Laxson Au- ditorium. TheLoneBellow: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2. Tickets are $10-32. Zach Williams, Kanene Pipkin, and Brian El- mquist are known as the Lone Bellow, a Brook- lyn-based roots trio fast climbing the ladder of the music world. Pipken calls their sound "coun- try-soul," while critics put the music into the Amer- icana genre with The Lu- mineers and Mumford & Sons. Their tight harmo- nies are hauntingly mel- ancholy, and their perfor- mances are heart-pound- ingly joyous. Catch them on their way up. Rosanne Cash: 7:30 p.m.,Saturday, Oct. 4. Tick- ets are $10-52. With a voice The New York Times describes as "dark and sweet," Rosanne Cash takes the stage with her band, led by pro- ducer/husband Jon Lev- enthal. Lately, Ms. Cash has been looking back as she keeps moving for- ward. Her award-winning 2009 album The List cel- ebrates the songs her fa- ther, Johnny Cash, loved. In 2010 she penned a mem- oir, and in her latest album of all new work, The River and the Thread (2014), Rosanne reconnects with her Southern roots. Branford Marsalis with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: 7:30p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9. Tickets are $10-44. Multiple Grammy Award-winning saxophon- ist, Tony Award nominee, and composer Branford Marsalis joins the highly celebrated Chamber Or- chestra of Philadelphia in an evening of Baroque masterpieces by Albinoni, Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and others. Regarded as one of the finest jazz saxophone players today, Mr. Marsa- lis began recording clas- sical works in 1986 with the famed English Cham- ber Orchestra, and he has gone on to perform with countless symphonies in- cluding multiple appear- ances with the New York Philharmonic. Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Ti Merritt: 7:30p.m., Thurs- day, Oct. 16. Tickets are $10-46. Over the course of her career Mary Chapin Car- penter has sold over 13 million records. With hits like "Passionate Kisses" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her," she has won five Grammy Awards (with 15 nominations), two CMA awards and two Academy of Country Music awards for her vocals. Her songs speak to the most personal of life's details and the most universal. Carpenter will be joined on stage by longtime friends Jon Car- roll (piano) and John Doyle (guitars, bouzouki). The Hot Sardines: 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. Tick- ets are $10-30. TO DO Chico Performance events scheduled in October 15 % OFF ANY DINE IN ORDER Offerexcludesalcohol,Manager'sSpecial, Lunch Combos, Buffet, Kid's Meals or any promotional items. Onecouponperorder.Notvalidwithanyotheroffer, promotion or discount. Limited delivery areas and hours. Additional delivery fee may apply. Valid through 9/21/14 at listed locations. DINE IN ONLY Every Game • Every Sunday NFL Ticket A+E » redbluffdailynews.com Thursday, September 11, 2014 MORE AT FACEBOOK.COM/RBDAILYNEWS AND TWITTER.COM/REDBLUFFNEWS A5