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The State Theatre will present Merry Standish Comedy as special guests, opening for Will Durst at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Tickets are $15 and available at www.stateth- eatreredbluff.com or Te- hama Country Visitor Cen- ter at Antelope Boulevard and Sale Lane. In the late seventies, Mercy High School Sun- shine Boys Steven Al- len Ferchaud and Aaron Standish Mathisen formed the Allen Standish Comedy Revue, which quickly be- came the best poster-hang- ing group in the Northern California comedy capitals of Red Bluff and Chico. Pi- ano Man Roland Allen was also in the first show, con- fusing everyone from the beginning. Liz Merry moved from the Bronx to the Jersey Shore, to The Road, to Chico, singing rock-and- roll, juggling and doing waitress comedy for thou- sands, one table at a time. Aaron and Roland put to- gether a two-man act called Comedy From The Base- ment, and Liz conquered the Chico back-up singer scene and noticed that sweaty little guy, Aaron. In 1990, Liz wrote her way into Wacky Wednes- days at LaSalle's in Chico, hosted by Allen Standish alumni Phil Pearson and John Bertoli, The Not Brothers. She and Aaron were married by October. The name and member- ship of the comedy troupe changed several times — The Hump Day Players, Chico Comedy Company, The Chicomedians, Com- edy 4-Play and others — finally becoming The Wild Oak Comedy Night in 1995. Wild Oak is the name of the fake hippie store that Liz and Aaron opened in downtown Red Bluff in 1994. The store is still go- ing strong at 328 Oak St., across the street from the State Theatre. Merry Standish contin- ued their north state shows under the Wild Oak Com- edy Night banner. They also hosted a show at Duffy's Tavern in Chico — Sunday Comedy Services — the first Sunday of every month dur- ing 1998. Since that time Merry Standish Comedy have added sketches, stand- up, pantomime, video and other comedy tools to pro- duce a new two hour show each run. Liz Merry and Aaron Standish were instrumen- tal in the initial restoration of the historic State Theatre in Red Bluff in 1999, rais- ing about $10,000 for the theater by presenting their comedy to the community. Since then they have contin- ued to be strong support- ers of the State Theatre, producing several comedy shows to help raise money for the operation of the the- ater. MERRYSTANDISH Local comedic duo to open for Will Durst The California State Uni- versity, Chico choral ensem- bles will present their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sat- urday in Harlen Adams Theatre. Titled "Choral Classics," the concert will feature mu- sic from some of the most famous composers of choral music, both past and pres- ent. Music by Palestrina, Tallis, Bach, Handel, Mo- zart, Brahms, Debussy, Du- ruflé, Hassler, Pachelbel, Stanford and Stroope will be performed by the Uni- versity Chorus, A Cappella Choir and Chamber Sing- ers. The choirs will be pre- senting music from the 17th century through present day. According to Dr. Da- vid Scholz, director of Cho- ral and Vocal Activities at CSU, Chico, the variety of music featured will include some lighter fare, such as a jazzed-up version of "Pach- elbel's Canon," sung by the Chamber Singers. One of the more chal- lenging pieces the Cham- ber Singers will sing is the "Trois Chanson" series by French composer Claude Debussy. However, these same challenges have made the set a student fa- vorite. "This set of pieces is particularly difficult," said Scholz. "Not only are they complex in rhythm, melody, and harmony, but the added challenge of singing in French has really stretched the members of the Cham- ber Singers." These same challenges, however, have made this concert one for the ages. "Preparing the music for this concert has been a challenge for all of the choirs," said Scholz. "It's a bit problematic anytime a group has to learn so many different languages and sing in so many styles. But it's also a great delight. I'm sure the audience will ap- preciate the variety of mu- sic they will hear." Advance tickets, at $15 adult, $13 senior citizens and $6 students and chil- dren, are 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, call (530) 898-6333. CHICO STATE Fall Choral Concert set for Saturday Chico Performances and the Chico Community Bal- let present the fairy tale ballet The Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6 in Lax- son Auditorium at Califor- nia State University, Chico. Additional performances will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7. Join Chico Community Ballet as it breathes life and excitement into the timeless Christmas ballet classic, featuring amazing sets, beautiful costumes and great dancers this is a holiday show the whole family can enjoy. Don't miss Clara's jour- ney through a winter won- derland filled with dancing snowflakes, flowers, sweet treats, and the handsome Nutcracker Prince. This highly anticipated performance features more than 70 perform- ers from Chico Commu- nity Ballet and the com- munity, including 43 chil- dren, ages 6 to 18, all of whom attend schools in the Chico area. Dancing the lead role of Clara will be Butte College freshman Jenna Large. This is Jenna's second time dancing the role of Clara, and she has performed in Nutcracker productions four times before in other roles. Jenna began her dancing career in France where she danced for four years before moving to the North State. Starring alongside Jenna will be Jake Bevens in the lead role as the Nut- cracker. Jake is dancing professionally in Los An- geles, but has come back to perform in this year's Nutcracker. This season's Nut- cracker is being directed by Debbie Jorritsma, well known for her tutorage of young ballet students dur- ing her 30 years of teach- ing in the North State, and a veteran director of the Nutcracker. Don't miss out on one of the most beloved sto- ries of all time as Clara and the Nutcracker dance through a world of dreams. Come watch as Tchaikovsky's magical score promises a wonder- ful experience for all this holiday season. Tickets range from $10 to $29. For more information on purchasing tickets or the performance, visit www.chicoperformances. com or call 898-6333. PERFORMANCE Nutcracker to be danced in Chico in December The Orland Art Gallery will host fall colors por- trayed in the artwork of Annette Carroll and Bev- erly Wilson during a re- ception 3-7 p.m. Friday, in- cluding free refreshments. Annette enjoys water- color and presents an abil- ity of capturing the effer- vescence of still life and tree filled landscapes sim- ilar to her life in Indiana. Beverly creates oil and pastel paintings of Califor- nia wine country and the people who work the land. This month's talented pianist is Melania Ray- goza. The Gallery, at Fourth and Colusa streets, will feature Rae Turnbull at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 with "Christ- mas Cakes and Cider and the Gift of Poetry." She will present the very first read- ing of her beloved essays book "Echoes in the Cor- ners of My Heart." The advance fee is $10 per person with these pro- ceeds going to the Orland Arts Commission. ORLAND GALLERY Exhibit to highlight the fall colors Scott Povey will have his drawings on display at Plum Crazy, 643 Main St., Friday and Saturday for Art Walk in downtown Red Bluff. Povey will also be show- ing a selection of paintings from his late father, Craig Povey, who owned Povey Chevrolet in Red Bluff from 1961 to 1986. Scott is in the car busi- ness in Vacaville and cre- ates art in his spare time. Art Walk begins with artist receptions at various downtown businesses 5-9 p.m. Friday. It continues 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ART WALK Artist with local roots to exhibit COURTESYPHOTO Merry Standish Comedy will open for comedian Will Durst Nov. 15at the State Theatre. COURTESY PHOTO David Scholz In this photo, circa 1969, Craig Povey teaches his son Scott to draw. 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