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4A Daily News – Thursday, November 29, 2012 Pastimes & Arts entertainment Chorale to perform Messiah Will Durst to perform in Redding Courtesy Photo Mark Franklin conducts singers of the Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale in concert at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra will sing the Christmas portion of Messiah by George F. Handel, in concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the First Church of God, corner of Luther and S. Jackson streets, in Red Bluff. This oratorio from the Baroque era was composed in twenty-four days. The text is taken from the Old and New Testament and tells of the prophecy, the birth, the ministry, the death, resurrection and exaltation of Jesus Christ. The Chorale will sing the Christmas portion of the work telling of the prophecy and birth of Jesus. The first performance was given to help raise funds for a local orphanage. The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale under the direction of Mark Franklin has been singing Messiah in Tehama County since 1996. The volunteer choral ensemble will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Local soloists will sing the arias from the work. There are no tickets necessary for this concert. Donations will be received at the door. The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale offers their concerts without charge so that all in the community may enjoy the work of the great composers. For more information call 527-4203. Riders In The Sky corralled for holiday show at Cascade Theatre It's time to strap on your yuletide cheer, saddle up and ride on down to the Cascade Theatre to celebrate Christmas the Cowboy Way as Jefferson Public Radio and the Hilton Garden Inn bring back Riders in the Sky for another music & comedy filled, family friendly holiday show. The Grammy winning quartet will gallop into the theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 for a performance featuring their unique brand of cowboy humor, and yodel-infused western tunes. Christmas The Cowboy Way features the four-part harmonizing cowboys and their wacky imaginations donned in sequined yuletide outfits, performing a holiday musical fantasy for Saddle Pals of all ages. Expect their unique brand of cowboy humor, sprinkled with a dash of holiday spice, and original songs like "Deck The Bunkhouse Walls" and "The Last Christmas Medley You'll Ever Need To Hear." The audience Columnist Will Durst will be performing Dec. 8 at the Old City Hall in Redding, 1313 Market St. Acknowledged by peers and press alike as one of the premier political satirists in the country, Will Durst has patched together a comedy quilt of a career, weaving together columns, books, radio and television commentaries, acting, voice overs and most especially, stand up comedy, into a hilarious patchwork of outraged and outrageous common sense. His abiding motto is "You can't make stuff up like this." The New York Times calls him "possibly the best political comic in the country." Fox News agrees "he's a great political satirist," while the Oregonian hails him as a "hilarious stand-up journalist." This former radio talk host, oyster shucker, and margarine smuggler currently writes a nationally syndicated humor column, and his scribblings have appeared in Esquire, George, the San Francisco Chronicle, National Lampoon, The New York Times and scads of other periodicals. He is a 5-time Emmy nominee; has been fired by PBS three times; told jokes in 14 countries; racked up 7 nominations for Stand-Up of the Year; and his 800+ television appearances include Letterman, HBO, Showtime, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, the BBC and many more. The critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run of his one man show: " The "All American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing," was subsequently turned into a book of the same name by Ulysses Press. His hobbies include pinball, the never-ending quest for the perfect cheeseburger and his heroes remain the same as when he was 12... Thomas Jefferson and Bugs Bunny. Not necessarily in that order. Durst's performances are made possible by the 1st Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Pre-sale tickets for $18 are available by calling 241-7320 or at shastaartscouncil.org. At the door tickets are $22. The door opens at 8 p.m. with the curtain at 8:30 p.m. Dance academy and ballet can also sing along to more traditional holiday classics like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," and many more. And of course you'll hear many of the classic western favorites Riders In The Sky have been singing for 30 years on albums, on the road, in their popular radio program and on soundtracks like Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc, both of which garnered Grammy awards for the group. It's an evening guaranteed to provide plenty of holiday cheer and leave you in stitches. Tickets range from $19 - $39 and are available at the Cascade Theatre Box Office at 1733 Market Street, by phone at (530) 243-8877 or directly through the Cascade Theatre website at www.cascadetheatre.org. The 2012-13 Cascade Theatre/Jefferson Public Radio Performance Series is generously sponsored by US Bank. Courtesy photo Selah Dance Academy along with special guests Paradosi Ballet will be performing a Christmas Recital Dec. 6, at First Church of God 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 for adults and children 12 and younger are free. Check out the Paradosi Ballet Company at paradosiballet.com. The Presents ~Holiday Special~ Sunday, November 18, 2012 through Sunday, January 6, 2013 2 GAMES OF BOWLING, SHOE RENTAL AND A SMALL SODA OR 1 GAME BOWLING, SHOE RENTAL 1 ROUND MINI GOLF AND A SMALL SODA ONLY $998 per person before 6pm* 1098 per person after 6pm* $ * Some dates, times and restrictions may apply. See center for details. Lariat Bowl & Miniature Golf 365 S. 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