Arts & Culture
What’s going on? Sept. 18–24
Putting out good vibes this week. Chico News & Review wants you happy so we’ve got a few highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE […]
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Emotional horror: ‘The Long Walk’ is very good—but avoid it if you’re in a bad mood or dislike onscreen violence
By Bob Grimm There have been a lot of good or even excellent movies this year that have garnered my admiration—yet I am in no rush to see them again. Bring Her Back was one of […]
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Award-winning horror film ‘McCurdy Point’ has a strong Chico connection
Local actor and editor return for a special showing of their project on Sept. 24 By Ken Magri The horror film McCurdy Point is coming to Chico with a simple storyline. It follows four men […]
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What’s going on? Sept. 11–17
Can you feel the energy this week? Chico News & Review knows what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the listings in […]
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Chico music lovers hope to rally support for new free concert series, need public to vote between now and Sept. 15
By Odin Rasco A recently-formed local nonprofit is working to bring free, live music concerts to Children’s Park in downtown Chico and is now a finalist for a grant that would provide up to $120,000 […]
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Still trashy: ‘The Toxic Avenger’ remake fails by taking itself too seriously
By Bob Grimm I was part of the generation who watched the legendary, purposely bad Troma Entertainment films like The Toxic Avenger upon their initial release. I remember renting the original one on a Friday night back […]
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What’s going on? Sept. 4–10
Still a huge variety of summertime events to explore! Chico News & Review brings you highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for […]
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Fight show: Bob Odenkirk is back to kick more ass as Hutch Mansell in ‘Nobody 2’
By Bob Grimm Bob Odenkirk takes—and throws—a lot of punches again as Hutch Mansell in Nobody 2, a fun follow-up to his surprise turn as an action star in the 2021 original. Until he let the fists […]
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What’s going on? August 28–Sept. 3
The entertainment dam has burst this week and shown here is just a sampling! Chico News & Review has much more of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the […]
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Frightening to the far reaches: Upcoming Legacy Stage Fringe Festival in Chico features singing, storytelling and the world premiere of a horror musical
By Odin Rasco Chicoans looking for entertainment this Labor Day weekend are sure to be spoiled for choice, as the Legacy Stage Fringe Festival is returning for its second year, bigger and better than before. […]
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Big, bright King Salmon hitting on the Feather River: A guide to all the splashing action around Oroville
By Dan Bacher For the first time in three years, anglers have been able to fish sections of the Feather River, American River and Mokelumne River for salmon. Since the opener on July 16, the […]
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What’s going on? August 21–27
School’s in session and so are a lot of extracurricular activities. Let Chico News & Review help you find what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online […]
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Just before Ripley: The new ‘Alien: Earth’ TV series is off to an excellent start
By Bob Grimm Some film/TV franchises never die, and a few actually get some new life and energy with the passing of the decades. In the case of the hallowed xenomorph, things are going strong […]
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What’s going on? August 14–20
This week, check out something new. Chico News & Review has you covered with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all […]
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Wurlitzer looms large at Oroville’s State Theater
Silent era films shows the power of music in creating the atmosphere By Ken Magri The historic Oroville State Theater was filled last Sunday for a special showing of old silent movies accompanied by live […]