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4A Daily News – Thursday, August 18, 2011 Pastimes Students are invited to submit artwork for the 11th annual Tehama County Stu- dent Art Contest. The 2011 theme is Cos- mic Wonders and a $100 cash prize will be award to the Best of Show. Contest forms and rules are available at Red Bluff- Tehama County Chamber of Commerce, 100 Main St., Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce, 7904 Hwy 99E, Corning Chamber of Com- merce, 1110 Solano St., Sacred Heart School, 2255 Monroe St. in Red Bluff, and on the Tehama County Arts Council website at www.tehamaarts.org. The contest is open to Tehama County students, grades K-12. Forms were sent to each Tehama County school in August. This deadline for entry submission is 4 p.m., Tues- day, Sept. 27, to Sacred Heart School. For information, call 527-6807 or visit tehamaarts.org. Entries will be displayed at the Tehama District Fair- ground Home Arts Building Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an artist's reception at noon with prizes. Prizes will be awarded to 1st-3rd place winners in each of four grade divisions. Entries will be judged by the Red Bluff Art Association on originality and creativity. The winning entries will be matted by The Big Picture and the Best of Show will be matted and framed. Sponsors include Red Bluff Art Association, Sacred Heart School, Tehama County Arts Council, The Big Pic- ture, Discover Earth, Mike and Louise Stovich, Norm's Printing, Philbrick Family Trust, Plum Crazy, Prairie Rose and Wink. Jazz on the Pond coming in September InConcert Sierra Ben- efit Concert Jazz on the Pond will be Sunday, Sept. 18, at Goddard's Pond,14165 Talking Pines Road, in Grass Val- ley. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. and Then Again per- forms at 1 p.m. followed by The Ken Hardin Trio at 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are suggested. For more information call 530- 273-3990 or visit www.inconcertsierra.org. InConcert Sierra is a non-profit organization presenting affordable, accessible and intimate classical and choral music, as well as jazz and Broadway, perfor- mances in Nevada Coun- ty. This event is spon- sored by Marlene Sol- dani and Jimmy's Piano Moving. Courtesy photo by Fred Hall Pictured, back row from left are Kit Bailey, Mickey Bennett, front row from left Kurt Andrew Hansen and Ken Hardin. Auditions for fall play at Shasta CC Auditions for the Shasta College Fall Play, "August: Osage Coun- ty", will be held from 6- 9 p.m. on Aug. 22-25 in the Shasta College The- atre. This play will be directed by Robert Soffi- an and the production will open on Thursday, Oct. 20, running through Saturday, Oct. 29. For more information about the play or the auditions call the Arts, Communications and Social Sciences Division at 242-7730. SC Ice Cream PS FREE Gelato Samples EVERY DAY Gelato & More! Walk-ins Only Drive thru window 905 Walnut St., Red Bluff 528-1698 11am-9pm 7 days http://www.facebook.com/scoopsofredbluff facebook.com/scoopsofredbluff It's All Your Fault by Niana Liu will be on exhibit at the University Art Gallery Aug. 24 – Sept. 25. Thursday, Sept. 1 will be an artist talk at 5 p.m., in Trinity 100 — Human- ities Center Gallery. Gallery reception, 6–7:30 p.m., University Art Gallery Liu was born in Hunan Province, China. For the past 10 years she has lived in San Francisco. Since 2004, Liu has used painting, drawing, photography, video and installation to explore points of intersection and disparity between West- ern and Asian cultures. The exhibition and talk are in conjunction with the 2011–12 Humanities Center theme, China and the West. The gallery is located in Taylor Hall, California State University Chico, at First Street between Salem and Normal streets. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Fri- day, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat- Arts & entertainment Student Art Contest Chinese artist to exhibit at CSUC urday and Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. The gallery will be closed on September 5. Liu describes her work: I began drawing as soon as I was old enough to hold a pencil, but external factors choked off the waters of creativi- ty, leaving the art-seed within me parched and dormant. Courtesy photos Above: The Great Wall of America, watercolor on paper, below: Superduck in China, video. After being uprooted from Mainland China and drifting a few years in Switzerland, I have lived in San Francisco for ten years. Several years ago, I abandoned the ship of corporate employment and jumped on a small boat for an adventurous bumpy ride. Self taught in painting, photography and design, I often focus on the inter- play between cultures in my artwork. My hope is that through the universal lan- guage of art, I can reach out across the boundaries of culture and country to share my experiences and perspective. Chico Performances Chico Performances 2011-2012 season is filled with magnificent performances fit for the entire family. that children will fall in love with. These exciting and enter- taining acts have so much variety it won't be easy to choose just one. Chico Performances begins its family season with an eclectic assortment of energetic performances. On Aug. 27, the "Hawaiian Jimi Hendrix" Willie K. will re-awaken the halls of Laxson interchanging sweet island sounds and major rocking power chords all night long. His onstage banter will have your family clutching their sides while his warm spirit brings a little bit of par- adise to Chico. A lively performance will come from Metales M5, a brass quintet straight from Mexico, on Sept. 13. This upbeat concert is sure to peak your children's interest as they witness serious and classical pieces transformed into fun brass with lots of style. Blue Room Jr. brings a talented group of student per- formers to Laxson (Oct. 5th) where they will take your family on a journey. Into the Woods is an eccentric fairy- tale featuring all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and many others. For families looking for that uplifting, cultural perfor- mance, you will have anything but slim pickings! Creole Choir of Cuba, on Oct. 25, and Tao: The Way of the Drum, on Feb. 9, will both deliver a powerful show cele- brating their roots through traditional music and choreog- raphy. For education with an entertaining flair, the Banana Slug String Band will deliver on Dec. 14. The science lesson won't seem like one with such an interactive per- formance geared to boost that holiday spirit! Another classic ballet, Alice in Wonderland will be at the theater for an entire weekend Dec. 9-11! This ballet performance will take your family on a whimsical adven- ture we've all come to know and love. Sensational stunts and fantastic feats will hit the the- ater beginning Sept. 16 with the National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China and again on Jan. 18 with the renowned Peking Acrobats. They'll have your family on the edge of their seats as they observe the acrobatic skill and artistic grace of these young troupes. In contrast to the brilliant acrobatic shows, on Feb. 23 Luma Theater will use an eccentric black light show to create a contemporary circus of illuminating theatrics. Keeping Dance Alive showcases the finest dancers, choreography and musicians of the North Valley in a two- day dance concert April 6-7. This eclectic group has everything from ballet to hip-hop and much more! The Harlem Gospel Choir April 11 will have the entire audience foot-stomping and hand-clapping as they spread their message of love and joy in this evening of entertain- ment. On May 9, America's Favorite Cowboys Riders in the Sky, will fill the stage with their comedic antics and melodic harmonies. This dedicated quartet of musicians will utilize their Woody's Roundup to introduce your chil- dren to some fun country music they are bound to enjoy. On May 16, Playhouse Youth Theatre brings the endearing musical Annie Jr. to Laxson. Your children will enjoy following orphan girl Annie in her search for a forever family. For more information on family performances, Make- A-Series and Kids Club Membership, visit www.chicop- erformances.com. K W I K K U T S Family Hair Salon 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 with coupon $200 REGULAR HAIRCUT off Not good with other offers Reg. $13.95 Expires 8/31/11 Arts, News? e-mail: clerk@redbluff- dailynews.com or Fax: 527-9251