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Gallery: Fall Concerts in the Park in Oroville

October 20, 2025 CN&R 0

Oroville music lovers got a perfect 80-degree afternoon of blue skies and gentle breezes Sunday while relaxing in Riverbend Park. Attendees spread themselves around the lawn from one gazebo to the other as they listened […]

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Tech travesty: ‘Ares’ is the worst of the three ‘Tron’ films—and that’s saying something

October 16, 2025 CN&R 0

By Bob Grimm Some 43 years ago—and just 16 years after Walt Disney himself croaked—Disney made a goofy movie called Tron. The original Tron (1982) received a lot of hype for its then-groundbreaking (now comically dated) use of […]

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What’s going on? October 16–22

October 15, 2025 CN&R 0

A chill in the air signals time for both fun and fright fests. Chico News & Review has you covered with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit […]

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Art Against Erasure: New exhibition in Chico thru Oct. 19 highlights the LGBTQ+ community’s concerns about political targeting

October 12, 2025 CN&R 0

By Ken Magri “Visibility is resistance, and we will not be erased.” That quote represents the sentiment of Chico’s LGBTQ+ community on the eve of a new art exhibition at the area’s Museum of Northern […]

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Horror comedy filmed in Chico will screen at the Pageant Theatre on Oct. 14

October 9, 2025 CN&R 0

More than 40 Chico State students helped give The Fuzzies an intricate, entertaining and creepy life By Odin Rasco What happens when the charm and magic of a children’s show is left to fester in […]

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What’s going on? October 9–15

October 8, 2025 CN&R 0

Here’s a few unique ideas for you this week. And there’s more with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Just visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all […]

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Constant surprises: Leonardo DiCaprio is wonderfully unhinged in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Masterful ‘One Battle After Another’

October 7, 2025 CN&R 0

By Bob Grimm Back in the day, director Paul Thomas Anderson offered the role of Dirk Diggler in Boogie Nights to Leonardo DiCaprio, who instead chose to go sink on a big boat and cement his status […]

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What’s going on? October 2–8

October 1, 2025 CN&R 0

New season, lots of new sights and sounds. Chico News & Review gives a tour with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar […]

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Under the Radar: Little-known films with big rewards

September 29, 2025 CN&R 0

By Juan-Carlos Selznick A number of smartly entertaining films recently encountered at the Stream & Dream Lounge seem to be flying under the radar even though they’re also streaming in plain sight. Sunday BestThis Netflix […]

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Flaming trauma and tragic memories: A portrayal of Butte County’s deadliest disaster, The Camp Fire, comes to Apple TV+

September 25, 2025 CN&R 1

A new film is based on the true story of a harrowing evacuation from Paradise By Ken Magri Apple TV+ is set to premiere a new disaster film, The Lost Bus, based on true events […]

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What’s going on? Sept. 25–Oct. 1

September 24, 2025 CN&R 0

Lots of musical camaraderie this week—join in. 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 […]

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What’s going on? Sept. 18–24

September 17, 2025 CN&R 0

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

September 17, 2025 CN&R 0

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

September 11, 2025 CN&R 1

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

September 10, 2025 CN&R 0

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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