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Love Will Find A Way- Our Interview With Michael Franti

By Molly Barber Photos by Molly Barber & Luke Udsen Music is medicine. It does wonders for my spirit to find good music. Lyrics that I believe in wholeheartedly as I sing along, a beat that I...

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GETTIN’ GRITTY with Western Artist Jamie Means

By Molly Barber The Wild West. Cowboys, Native Americans, mountain men- what is it about that time period that captivates my family? My grandpa and I used to read history books and stories about the...

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Exclusive Interview With X Ambassadors

By Molly Barber Photos By Catie Lafoon I’m constantly on the prowl for music and I find it EVERYWHERE. I’ve found songs I love in movies and tv shows. I’ve found new music from friends and the radio....

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Choosing The Right Wedding Photographer For You

  By Diane Nicole, Diane Nicole Photography Lets be real, finding a photographer for your wedding is probably the most important vendor you will want to have for your special day. No matter where you...

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From Starry, Starry Nights to American Pie, Meet Don McLean

By Molly Barber Photos Courtesy of Don McLean   There are verses of a song that I feel are just a part of my anatomy at this point in my life. Lyrics that are so engrained in my memory that I’m curtain...

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Interview with a Wedding Planner

Planning The Wedding Of Your Dreams With The Help You’ve Been Looking For -Special Thanks to Veronica and Delphine, owners of The 530 Bride for sharing their knowledge.   Congratulations! You’re...

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Meet The Artist Elizabeth Devereaux Stained Glass Master

By Molly Barber Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth Devereaux Glass arts have been around since ancient times- I was informed of this in the hot shop at Chico State where I learned glass blowing. It was...

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D.I.Y. Wedding Tips

By Eileen Majors Catering is one of the largest costs for many couples today.  Remember that options are endless for this part of the wedding. And doing it yourself or with the help of family and...

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The Alchemy of Music with Mickey Raphael Harmonica Phenom

Photos by Danny Clinch and Jack Spencer There is an alchemy in music. A special combination of the right people, at the right time, with the right goods. A little of this, a pinch of that- it’s like...

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What Is An “Audio Painting”? A different side of the doctor

By Dr. Herndon Photos By Leland Sklar & Lennie Herndon Musicians can be performers and entertainers, or they can be private players and singers that mostly work privately on their own or with...

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Looking Out My Back Door Wildlife Photographer Jan Ramelli

Photos by Jan Ramelli Since the beginning of its inception photography has captured the hearts of people near and far. What was once a treat for only the prominent, photographs are now commonplace-...

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Susanville Symphony

By Artistic Director and Conductor Benjamin J. Wade Have you ever been to a symphony concert? What thoughts come to mind when you think of a live symphony orchestra……stuffy, old-fashioned, boring?...

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The Magic of the Night with Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello

    There is a musical ensemble traveling the world, spreading positive vibes and a contagious energy. With strong Slavic and Latin infused beats, this is a band that’s hard not to move along with....

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River Of Dreams

Aaron’s Journal Entry: First night on the river Very dark now. We are traveling upriver by flashlight. We haven’t found the tribe yet but can’t stop  because it’s too dangerous to sleep in the open...

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Collateral On The Road with Phillip Phillips

Photos by Jesse DeFlorio and Molly Barber     Technology has had a massive impact on the music industry in the last couple of decades. The internet changed the game with Napster and YouTube....

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Renowned Photographer’s Son Carries on Historic Legacy With the Art of Small...

       Even if some Americans today do not recognize his name, most are familiar with Philip Hyde’s iconic 1960s and 1970s landscapes that appeared in a solo show at the Smithsonian, campaigned to...

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Behind the Music with LANCO

The ONLY country band to achieve a PLATINUM single prior to a debut album release By Molly Barber     Lyrics are important. For me, they can make or break a song. I think it’s always a special moment...

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Meet The Artist – Hasty Family: A Picture Perfect Business

By Molly Barber     I’m competitive. My family is competitive. That’s the enviroment I was raised in. I can remember throwing darts before Christmas to see who got to open a present on Christmas Eve....

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One Of These Days Our interview With Nathaniel Smith

Photos courtesy of Nathaniel Smith      I love to write, always have. It’s a medium that has been a cathartic God-send but sometimes the words just won’t flow. I can’t fight it, the struggle is REAL....

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Behind The Music- Keeping The Wolves At Bay With Ryan Bingham

Photos courtesy of  Ryan Bingham     I’m not 100% sure what it is about the music of Ryan Bingham that cuts to me to the bone. Sure, I’m a sucker for a deep, raspy, voice (who isn’t) but add a pinch...

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Meet The Artist- Poopsie & Her Treasures, Jewelry Making With Lisa Medici

     I love getting glimpses into peoples hobbies. It’s incredible the amount of love and dedication they put into them. The excitement that takes over their voice when they’re talking about their...

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Beauty From Ashes- Shane Grammer’s Street Art in Paradise

By Molly Barber  Photos Courtesy of Shane Grammer     The first time I’d ever seen art by Shane Grammer was at an anti-sex trafficking confernce and Shane was there doing a live art denomstration. I...

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Back Where The Dogwood Flowers Grow – Our Interview With Whiskey Myers

By Molly Barber       For those who believe good Southern Rock is a thing of the past, I have two words for you- Whiskey Myers. These boys have perfectly fused rock n’ roll, country, and blues into...

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Susanville Indian Rancheria Pow-Wow NOW OCT 22-24, 2021 & The Red Dress Cause

By Stacy Fisher Susanville 12th Annual Indian Rancheria Pow-Wow  – MOVED TO OCT 22, 23 & 23, 2021 – An Annual Event MOVED TO LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE GYM! By Stacy Fisher Photos courtesy Susanville...

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Street Rod Extravaganza-Annual 2021 Event CANCELLED 2021 due to Dixie...

Street Rod Extravaganza-Annual 2021 Event CANCELLED due to Dixie Fire-Chester, CA 2021 Street Rod Extravaganza in Chester, CA has been CANCELLED  DUE TO DIXIE FIRE – The event is held annually – 2nd...

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Johnny Appleseed Days – Paradise, CA Oct. 2-3, 2021 – Annual Event

Paradise Celebrates With Johnny Appleseed Days, Oct. 2-3, 2021 – Annual Event Johnny Appleseed Days is known as the oldest harvest in the state and it involves the entire community. A celebration of...

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Pink Cadillac

Making the Movie: Pink Cadillac, Greenville, CA By Eileen Majors It was 1988 and Plumas County was buzzing with the news that a movie crew was coming to Greenville. I remember hearing about the...

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Susanville Supermarket IGA- Groceries 5am-10pm – 7 Days 530-257-5136

This small-town market is known for great customer service and a friendly staff. The store has a hometown feel with no long lines! Store conditions are fabulous with foods well displayed in a sanitary...

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Basket Coiling By Linda Vanella Weaving Unique Decorative Baskets – Story and...

Story and photos by Stacy Fisher –    Crafter Linda Vanella relishes creating decorative pine needle baskets with mixed materials that can be mounted on the wall or laid out on a coffee table as a...

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The Banjo By Dr. Michael Herndon, DDS, Amsterdam Fellow

The Banjo By. Dr. Michael Herndon, DDS, Amsterdam Fellow –    Before I actually tell some banjo jokes, lets talk a bit about this rather incredible and interesting instrument. It originally came from...

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