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6A Daily News – Thursday, November 24, 2011 Pastimes Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will dis- play recent works by North State artist Debee Holland-Olson at the park's visitor center from Friday, Nov. 25 through Jan. 14, 2012. "The pieces on display are inspired by my sum- mer-long stay in the park," Olson said. "Through plein-air studies, pho- tographs, and personal accounts I have created this new series of works." Olson graduated from Shasta College in 1973 and transferred to Califor- nia State University, Chico, graduating in 1976 with a degree in Fine Art. She has been an art educa- tor in Trinity County for the past 32 years while continuing to pursue her fine art career. Olson has been select- ed to participate in many group exhibitions includ- ing Adamson-Duvanne Gallery in Los Angeles, Napa Valley Museum, and Art & Soul Gallery in Chico Performances and the Chico Community Ballet will present the fairytale ballet Alice in Wonderland at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 at Laxson Auditoriuam. Tickets are $25 Premi- um $20 Adult, $18 Senior; $16 Student/Child. For more information on pur- chasing tickets or the per- formance visit www.chicoperformances.c om or call 898-6333. Twirl, leap and chasse into this holiday season with the Chico Communi- ty Ballet's whimsical jour- ney of Alice in Wonder- land, bringing the whole family back to the well- known characters of their childhood. From the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts, this full ballet is perfect for capti- bluff.com. College choirs in concert Ashland, Oregon. Her selected solo exhibitions include Highland Art Center in Weaverville, William Zimmer Gallery in Mendocino, and Montserrat Gallery in New York City. vating holiday and family entertainment. This ballet, based off of the classic story Alice and Wonderland, follows Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole on a whim- sical journey into a world where nothing seems to makes sense. Her encoun- ters with the quirky char- acters are accentuated by interesting costumes like a dancing teapot, captivat- ing prerecorded music, exciting special effects that make it seem as though objects are flying in and out as if by magic, and of course Alice gets smaller. This ballet features 47 dancers from the Chico Community Ballet, includ- ing 36 children between the ages 6-18 years old, all of whom attend schools in the Chico area. Courtney Osteen, 17, Whiskeytown's Visitor Center is at the intersec- tion of Highway 299 and J.F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, and can be reached by calling (530) 246- 1225. The visitor center is will be dancing as the lead character Alice. Osteen has been with the Chico Community Ballet for five years and previ- ously played the lead dancer Clara in last sea- son's Nutcracker. "I was really surprised and excit- ed when I got the role of Alice," Osteen said. "I get to be even more creative with this role and put myself into a different character." Osteen, who has been dancing for 14 years, is eager for the audience to become a part of this unique performance. "The strong characters in Alice in Wonderland come together in this ballet to make this performance an interesting and entertain- ing world that the audi- ence gets to be a part of," Osteen said. "Wonderland is a place where dancers open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exceptions of the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays. For more information on Whiskeytown, visit www.nps.gov/whis. Fairytale ballet Alice in Wonderland in Chico can express themselves and view the world through their characters eyes." Dancing alongside of Osteen is Amber English, 18, who is playing one of the darker characters-- The Queen of Hearts. English has been dancing for 14 years, and danced in the previous Alice in Wonder- land ballet as a Card. "It is more challenging now, being a lead character, ver- sus when I was a card in the previous Alice in Won- derland ballet," English said. "It takes a lot more effort, and acting, but I am excited to get to dance on point." Alice in Wonderland as a ballet was created by director, Catherine Sulli- van in 1993. Sullivan has been teaching and direct- ing ballet for 30 years. "I created The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland," Sullivan said. "It does not exist as a historic ballet such as "Nutcracker" or "Cinderella." Shasta College's two student choirs will be fea- tured in the annual holiday concert of seasonal choral music and carols, under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Waterbury at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Shasta College Theatre. The Shasta College Chamber Choir will be singing the Sweelinck "Hodie Christus Natus est", the Renais- sance carol "E la don don", and "Ave Verum" by Mark Childs. The Concert Choir will sing "The Awaken- ing" by Joseph Martin, accompanied by Ellen Southard on piano. As an extra concert offering, selected instrumental and vocal soloists will perform. Both groups will combine at the end for a perfor- mance of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" from the ora- torio "The Messiah". Tickets are available online through the Shasta Col- lege website www.shastacollege.edu or at the door starting one-hour before the performance. Tickets are $7 for general admission, and $5 for seniors and stu- dents. For more information call the Division of Arts, Communications and Social Sciences at 242-7730. Museum special hours Gateway Science Museum will be closed Thanksgiving Day. The museum will be open Fri- day, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27, from noon to 5 p.m. Thanksgiving weekend events include identify- ing a mystery mineral on Friday, Nov. 25. Learn how geologists identify minerals and their proper- ties. You will be able to use your new skills to iden- tify different types of minerals. The National Sci- ence Teachers Association will lead these activities 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, join Gateway docents for a 20-minute fall nature walk and colorful leaf hunt at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Drop in any time between 12:30 to 4 p.m. to learn about photosynthesis and why leaves change color in fall, and make your own fall leaf creation. Come explore Gateway Science Museum and experience The Hunt for Treasure! to discover life in the gold-rush era, learn about camping in Past Tents: The Way We Camped, and view the world from a unique way through satellite images in Earth As Art 3. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, is open Wednesday – Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admis- sion is $5 adults, $3 children and free for museum members. For more information visit www.gate- wayscience.org or check out our Facebook page. BLACK FRIDAY SALE 25% off November 25th & 26TH , 2011 Antiques & Collectibles * Wild Wunny Red Hat Ladies Boutique Start a New Christmas Tradition We have lots of items made in old U.S.A. Give a Gift Certificate and keep your money local * Three o'clock Winds & Ranch Design * Shabby Chick 608 Main Street, Red Bluff 530-528-0411 Open 10am-5pm Tues-Sat OPENS FRI., NOV. 25 A day after Thanksgiving George's Mountain Choose & Cut CHRISTMAS TREE FARM $ 500 OFF WITH THIS COUPON On a paved road, 3200 ft. elev. (below the snow level) POTTED BLUE SPRUCE disabled vets FREE TREE for $3730 WITH BRING YOUR CAMERA AND HAVE YOUR PICTURE TAKEN WITH SANTA WEEKEND OF DEC. 3 &4 (530) 713-8350 Hrs: 9am-4pm COUPON • SILVER TIP • WHITE FIR • DOUGLAS FIR (Up To 8 ft.) From Red Bluff take Hwy 36 East 20 min. to Payness Creek. Turn on Plum Creek paved road 8 miles to the farm. 30 min. from Red Bluff to Farm 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cedar & Madison Sts. Red Bluff Dec. 8, 9 & 10 Thu.-Fri.-Sat. High School Scholarships For Custom Wreaths & Designs Call 527-4578 or 526-4578 Former Holiday Market Proceeds go to TEA AND BOUTIQUE Fri., Dec. 2nd 9AM to 8PM Sat., Dec. 3rd 10AM to 3PM 25076 Sycamore Avenue, behind La Corona, Los Molinos Experience the Magic of Christmas in Historic Downtown Red Bluff 35 Boutique & Gift Shops 12 Antique Dealers, Galleries & Jewelers 6 Full Service Home Stores 7 Good Restaurants 50 Service & Professional Businesses Sponsored by Downtown Red Bluff Business Assoc. Red Bluff Garden Club CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE ALL FRESH WREATHS, ARRANGEMENTS AND MORE , 2011 , 2011 36th Annual Arts & entertainment Whiskeytown to host Weaverville artist Christmas show The California Heat Women's Chorus of Red Bluff will presents Heat'n Up the Holidays, a performance and tri-tip dinner on Saturday, Dec. 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m., with the show to follow. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 ages 6-12, and free for 5 and younger. The concert will be at Red Bluff Union High School, 1260 Union St. Call Irma at 527-6556 for tickets. Country concert Legendary Ladies of Country Music will be per- formed by Joni Morris and the After Midnight Band at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the State Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $23 at the door. Advanced tickets are available at The Copy Center, The Human Bean and Wink. For more information visit www.statetheatrered- Open Daily thru Dec. 20