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4A – Daily News – Thursday, March 25, 2010 Pastimes Sinbad coming to Redding Enjoy a night out for a great cause when comedi- an and actor Sinbad per- forms at the Redding Cas- cade Theatre at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Sinbad is well known for his HBO series, roles in the movies Jingle All the Way and Houseguest and is ranked as one of the top 100 standup comedians by Com- edy Central. He is now on the show Celebrity Appren- tice on NBC. Tickets are $35-$39 and VIP passes are available. Proceeds will benefit the Court Appointed Spe- Sinbad cial Advocate, or CASA, program of Shasta County. The nation wide program has a positive impact on the lives of children in the foster care system. A few lucky people will have the chance to meet Sinbad and receive an autographed photo by pur- chasing VIP passes. There is a limited number of passes, which can be purchased at Northern Valley Catholic Social Ser- vice. To purchase tickets, call the theater at 243-8877 or NVCSS at 241-0552. For more information about CASA or volunteer- ing, call CASA Program Manager Karen Schaefer at 241-0552. Sweet Dreams, a Patsy Cline Tribute featuring Joni Morris and the After Midnight Band, headlines the 11th Annual In The Spotlight sched- uled for 8 p.m. Saturday, April 3, that celebrates Friends of the Theatre. "Morris Has Cline Down Pat" said the newspaper headlines from the San Francisco Examiner of Morris’ most recent performance there. And the San Francisco Chronicle's Date Book section reads "It’s Patsy All Over Again" of her re-creation of the country and western legend, Patsy Cline, at the Bay Area’s Alcazar Theatre. Morris, from Stockton, has trav- eled nationally for the past 15 years with her extremely talented Jor- danaires singing style four-piece band. Audiences love her tributes to the music of Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Legendary Ladies in Coun- try Music, Christmas Shows and her own original music, included in every show. Her performance is a solid one, saturated with true showmanship and authentic sound and personality. We’re transported back to Golden Years of the late ‘50s and ‘60s with songs like "Crazy," "Sweet Dreams," "I Fall to Pieces," "My Happiness" and "Where the Boys Are." Ra v e reviews and standing ova- tions are guaran- teed. Learn more about Joni Morris at www.jonimorris.com Plan now to attend this memo- rable evening of food, drink and entertainment, all while enjoying the historic ambience of the State The- atre. The reception will start at 7 p.m. and features appetizers by Sandy’s Specialties. A no-host bar will pro- vide a choice of mixed drinks, wine and beer as well as complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are Student art goes on display at county office The second annual Small Schools Art Celebra- tion at the Tehama County Department of Education is scheduled for Friday. This year, 475 student artists from nine schools will come through the doors at the department – up almost 100 from last year. Each student will have the opportunity to experience an art gallery setting, tour the displays, participate in interactive visual arts pre- sentations and create a chalk mural on the sidewalk surrounding the Lincoln Street building. “We’re very pleased to offer this opportunity," said Larry Champion, superin- tendent of schools. “Educa- tion in the arts is an integral part of the learning process that gives all students a voice.” The department will so be hosting a public recep- tion 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 31. The reception is an opportunity for residents to view the exceptional stu- dent artwork and show sup- port for the arts in Tehama County. The department hosts Arts & entertainment Cline tribute thanks theater supporters Morris sings each song brilliantly and adds dazzling costumes and comedy, too, but nothing shines so bright as her ability to connect with the audience. She is becoming well-known for her audience interaction. Morris now offers her latest CDs, "Joni Morris Live" and "Joni Mor- ris Look- ing Back" at every show. $20 in advance or $25 at the box office, and available at Act II, Sky River Music, Wild Oak and online at www.statetheatreredbluff.com The annual fundraiser will be a thank you party celebrat- ing Friends of the Theatre and is made possible in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and a Cali- fornia Department of Justice Music Presenting Grant awarded to State Theatre For The Arts, a non-profit organization, that is dedicated to providing Tehama County with qual- ity entertainment in a Communi- ty Arts Center. The theater is at 333 Oak St. just west of Main Street. For more information about the State Theatre call 529-2787 or visit www.StateTheatreRed- Bluff.com. Motzart’s Requiem to be performed The California State University, Chico Department of Music is scheduled to present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s epic "Requiem" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in Laxson Auditorium. The performance of this monumental work, perhaps the greatest choral-orchestra work of all time, will feature the combined choirs of CSU, Chico and an orchestra of student and regional instrumentalists. Filled with moments of tender beauty, rage, despair, and triumphant power, Mozart’s "Requiem Mass," although left unfinished at the time of his untimely demise, is universal- ly acknowledged to be one of Mozart’s most moving and beloved works. "This work of supreme craftsmanship and absolute artis- tic splendor is sure to touch the listener’s innermost soul," said Dr. David Scholz, director of Choral Activities. Also taking the stage for the performance will be vocal soloists Robin Fisher (soprano), Ruth Greenfield (alto), Vincent Chambers (tenor), and John Bishoff (bass). "The performance of large-scale choral-orchestral works is an important part of a comprehensive choral curriculum," Scholz said. "It is important for the singers in the Depart- ment of Music to have this unique experience, but the pre- sentation of works such as the Mozart ‘Requiem’ is also something that we feel is important for the artistic life of the entire Chico community." this event each year in part- nership with the Small Schools Consortium, the Tehama County Arts Coun- cil and several community volunteers. “Personally, I’m grateful that our schools include the arts in their curriculum,” said Jan Petersen, chair- woman of the arts council. “Arts education is so impor- tant; not only for creating well rounded students, but also to nurture inventiveness and creativity. I’m also grateful for the folks at TCDE and the people who volunteered to help with the display. This was truly a team effort.” For more information about this event and videos of past art displays, visit www.tehamaschools.org or call Carline Roach at 528- 7341. Altogether there will be nearly 200 performers on the stage of Laxson Auditorium for this performance. "Both the University Chorus and Acappella Choir have been working diligently towards a performance that will be technically precise, musically excellent, and emotionally powerful," said Scholz. "We have had a wonderful time dis- secting the piece so that the singers really have a detailed understanding of the work and how (and why) Mozart con- structed it as he did." The "Requiem" was left unfinished upon Mozart’s death on Dec. 5, 1791. Commissioned anonymously by Count Franz von Walsegg, who planned to pass the completed requiem off as his own work, Mozart’s completed move- ments and sketches were taken up by his student, Franz Xavier Süssmeyer; it is this version of the "Requiem" that is most often performed, Scholz said. Scholz hopes the community embraces this opportunity to hear one of the greatest choral-orchestral works of all time. Advance tickets, at $15 adults, $13 seniors, and $6 stu- dent and children, are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333. Add $2 for tickets purchased at the door. For disability-related accommodations, call 898-4325.