Arts & Culture
Fish tacos, anyone?
Henri’s unmet New Year’s resolutions lead to unexpected bliss in Chico By Henri Bourride Henri had every intention of honoring his New Year’s resolutions this year, despite never having done so in the past. Of […]
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
What’s going on? February 27-March 5
What’s happening this week? 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 of the […]
Arts & Culture
What’s going on? February 20-February 26
What’s happening this week? 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 of the […]
Arts & Culture
Stream & Dream Returns
Our reviewer shares insight on inaugurals, apprentices, and primeval excitements By Juan-Carlos Selznick The last report from the Stream & Dream Lounge appeared here in June, 2024. Our viewing of motion pictures has continued more […]
Arts & Culture
As Shane Grammer’s art reaches new heights, Chico and Paradise are never far from his mind
By Samin Vafaee Although you may have seen Shane Grammer’s pieces at Disneyland, Legoland or Epcot, some of his most meaningful work has been done right in his own home town. Grammar, a street muralist […]
News
Revisiting the Farm
Henri discovers the Chico State Farm Meats Lab does more than sell sausages It all started with a short text. Apparently, Henri had a package at the UPS distribution center that they were unable to […]
Arts & Culture
Amy Tan headlines upcoming Sierra Writers Conference, an event that celebrates ecosystems and expands creative legacies in the foothills
On a chilly afternoon, Lynette Vrooman and Gary Noy strolled into the warmth of Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro. The two writers were meeting at the Grass Valley icon to talk about an upcoming symposium. But […]
Arts & Culture
Chico’s dynamic night behind the mic: Rainbow City Park readies for mesmerizing show at Naked Lounge in early February
Performance next Friday also features Chico’s Bloodsugar on the bill By Odin Rasco Heralding the release of their first-ever EP, “Fruitless,” Northern California-based indie rock/ dream-pop band Rainbow City Park is coming to Chico’s Naked […]
Arts & Culture
My Improv Class at Blue Room Theatre: A lesson in what’s both liberating and terrifying while building community and life skills
By Rachel Bush A few weeks ago I found myself on stage (for maybe the fifth time in my life), in front of a modest crowd at Chico’s Blue Room Theatre. My heart was racing […]
Opinions
Ishi’s story still haunts Butte County and beyond
By Scott Thomas Anderson It’s hard to believe that it happened in Oroville of all places – that an embodiment of the land’s lost voices, and a final survivor of California’s darkest crimes, appeared in […]
Food
A famished and discombobulated Henri is saved by Nouvelle … restaurant
By Henri Bourride “Hey, Siri…good food and nice drink in Chico, California.” “Okay, I found a good ice rink in Chico, California.” Henri was totally lost. For the most part he’s has been thrilled with […]
Arts & Culture
The year in film: A look back at the best and worst movies of 2024
By Bob Grimm I’ve said this annually as of late: Hey, this past year was not awesome for movies. Hollywood is still scrambled up from those strikes and the confinement-causing viruses that threw the industry […]
Arts & Culture
‘Nosferatu’ may just be the best vampire film ever made
By Bob Grimm Director Robert Eggers keeps rolling with Nosferatu, a long-gestating take on the classic vampire tale. This film is not only one of the year’s best horror films, but one of the greatest genre […]
History
Chico fifty years ago
Four Chico State alumni reminisce about the mid-1970s By Ken Magri with Julie Grovhoug, Gail Patrice and Richard Biernacki “Take care of your memories, for you cannot relive them.” –Bob Dylan About 50 years ago […]
Arts & Culture
Music marvels: Timothee Chalamet and his fellow performers make Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ truly special
By Bob Grimm The movie surrounding him is merely decent—but Timothee Chalamet is so incredible as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown that he elevates the film. Under the direction of James Mangold (Walk the Line), Chalamet […]