While cruising over to the Doe Mill neighborhood a while back (where Potter Rd. meets E. 20th St., Chico, CA), I noticed a very interesting work of public art I hadn't seen before. It resembled some sort of gears forming an archway over a bike path. Being me, of course I Continue Reading
PATRICK RANCH COUNTRY FAIRE!
COME ONE COME ALL to the Patrick Ranch Country Faire and Threshing Bee! This weekend, June 11 and 12 at the historic Patrick Ranch located between Durham and Chico, the faire is from 9 - 4. Activities include period games for children such as making wheat dolls, hand Continue Reading
Caitlin’s Trees
Caitlin Schwerin, my favorite formerly-of-Chico-relocated-to-Portland artist is exhibiting at one of my favorite downtown eateries, Monk's Wine Lounge & Bistro. I first came across Caitlin and her lovely art during the annual Chico "Open Studio" tour. She had a home Continue Reading
Of Books and Quilts and Music
Popped in at the Butte County Library today to check out some books (knitting--it's THAT time of year--and Spanish children's books to aid in my ongoing efforts in learning to speak/read the language). In addition to the knitting and Spanish books, I checked out a few Continue Reading
Animal Art Sale Helps Furry Friends
Here's an idea for your holiday shopping that will help our furry friends AND support the arts in Chico: shop all this month (November) at the Chico Art Center Gift Shop, 450 Orange St. in Chico. "Pick of the Litter" is a fundraiser for the Art Center and the Butte Humane Continue Reading
Chico Palio
So what exactly IS "Chico Palio"? It's the official kick-off event for Artoberfest, a month-long festival of arts & culture in Northern California, featuring more than 130 events. This year's Palio begins at 10 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 25, in the Downtown Chico City Plaza Continue Reading
Dog Art
Seeing this colorful, playful art---often featuring heart-stealing, whimsical canines---around Chico for the past few years, I've wondered about the artist. During a recent visit to Dr. Karen Escott (local Chico chiropractor extraordinaire), I noticed a few pieces adorning Continue Reading
John & Annie go Hawaiian at TJ’s
I like to think John Bidwell (Chico's esteemed founder) and little Annie would have loved shopping at Trader Joe's, had it been around in their time. I got a kick out of this painting on a wall at our local TJ's a while back. Need to find out who the artist was and credit Continue Reading
Genesis of a Sock Monkey
Do I get points for originality in giving this SOCK MONKEY to the lovely Melissa (son Kiel's girlfriend) on the occasion of her graduation from Sac State? But wait...it's not just any old STOREBOUGHT sock monkey, no! This little guy was truly made from scratch. As in, Continue Reading
I ♥ Chico! (and photos of Chico)
Just discovered another Facebook photo site, Chico Illustrated, featuring "over a decade of photos capturing the colorful charm and tranquility that each season brings to this lovely town and beautiful Bidwell Park." I never tire of seeing photos of our beautiful Northern Continue Reading
