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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleFrom 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...
View ArticleInterview 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 engaged...
View ArticleMeet 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...
View ArticleD.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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleLooking 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-...
View ArticleThe 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....
View ArticleRiver 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...
View ArticleCollateral 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. Cellphones...
View ArticleRenowned 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 establish...
View ArticleBehind 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 when...
View ArticleOne 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. When...
View ArticleBehind 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 of...
View ArticleMeet 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...
View ArticleBeauty 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 was...
View ArticleBack 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 their...
View ArticleSusanville Indian Rancheria Pow-Wow June 21-23, 2024
By Stacy Fisher Susanville 15th Annual Indian Rancheria Pow-Wow June 21-23,2024 An Annual Event Photos courtesy Susanville Indian Rancheria, 8-28-2021 The 16th Annual Indian Rancheria Pow-Wow to which...
View ArticleStreet 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...
View ArticleSons Of The East – Behind The Music by Molly Barber
Photos are by Pat O’Hara and Eline Duijsens Hey Friends- it’s been a hot minute since I’ve had the opportunity to talk music with you all. With all the craziness in the world and the rumpus in my...
View ArticleJohnny 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...
View ArticlePink Cadillac
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 opportunity to get in the movie as an extra. Several...
View ArticleSusanville 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...
View ArticleWorkin’ Man Blues: Remembering My Pal, Merle Haggard
Article and Photos by Doc Herndon Many years ago I had a satellite practice in Chico that was limited to Advanced Periodontics, Dental Implants, Periodontal Prosthesis, and Advanced Reconstructive...
View ArticleBehind The Music with Aurorawave
By Mara Dobyns For anyone who enjoys new music or appreciates listening to more than one genre and musicians who carve their own path, this one’s for you. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview...
View ArticleBehind The Music – Misner & Smith
By Mara Dobyns Photos Courtesy Giant Eye Photography Davis, California based folk-rock duo, Misner and Smith, released their new album, All Is Song, on April 12th, 2024. The duo, Sam Misner and Megan...
View ArticleMeet the Author: Ellen Hopkins
A With New York Times Best Selling Author Ellen Hopkins By Mara Dobyns Ellen Hopkins is a #1 New York Times Best selling author of fourteen young adult novels, two middle grade novels, and four novels...
View ArticlePastel Artist Kim Bird
Story and photos by Stacy Fisher Art can communicate, reveal and elevate a culture’s values, shape our everyday lives, make social statements and enjoyed for its aesthetic beauty. Art is a tremendously...
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