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Romanza tenors come to Yreka Jan 29th

RomanzaThe Red Scarf Society for the Performing Arts of Yreka is bringing Romanza to the stage on January 29th. This is an exciting opportunity for some “cultcha” in our northern city, so get your tickets to support the work of the Red Scarf folks.

Here is more from their website on the performers:

Comprised of three classically trained young tenors from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – Romanza bridges the gap between opera and pop with operatic favorites, much-loved ballads and popular folksongs in a performance that is accessible to music lovers of all kinds.

The three: Philip Grant, Todd Jang and Frederik Robert, infuse their performances with camaraderie, intimacy and humor while blending their incredible voices in an enchanting harmony of original arrangements for the contemporary audience.

Philip Grant’s musical career has taken him to Mexico, the United States, Italy, and across Canada. He has performed more than a dozen lead roles on the operatic stage and is known for his exciting rich tone and excellent musicianship.

Todd Jang’s passion for music encompasses not only opera and classical genres, but spans a broad spectrum of styles, including jazz, rock and hip-hop. He sings a Mozart aria with the same commitment and enthusiasm as he does an Elton John ballad.

Frederik Robert is versatile in opera, oratorio, recital work, musical theater, and pop. At only 26 years of age, he has already sung roles in many companies throughout Canada including: Calgary Opera, Prince George Symphony and Canada’s National Arts Symphony Orchestra.

Each, individually, has delighted audiences across North America and Europe and now together as Romanza, they have been winning people’s hearts everywhere they perform.

The RSSPA is pleased to offer this caliber of entertainment that is Romanza, on Thursday, January 29, 7:30pm at the YCT. Tickets, $20.00 and $5.00 for students, include the reception to meet the artists after the concert at the Community Theater They are available at: the Yreka Chamber of Commerce office, Surroundings, Nature’s Kitchen, Scott Valley Drug and in Mt. Shasta at Village Books or visit www.redscarfsociety.org.

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Do your snow dance at the Snow Ball Jan 24th

The Snow BallThe Snow Ball is the annual celebration of winter fun – a chance to get out and boogie. So come join the locals at the 7th Annual Friends of the Avalanche Center Snow Ball on Jan 24th at the Mt. Shasta City Park. Doors open at 6pm for socializing and perusing the wonderful selection of raffle and silent auction items that includes backcountry and avalanche related hardware, clothing and local business gift certificates with a grand prize of a complete avalanche safety package including beacon, shovel and probe.

Dinner is served at 6:30pm with chicken, beef and vegetarian selections from the fab team of barbecue-ers from the Mt. Shasta Supermarket. At 8pm The Bucky Walters Band brings it mix of modern Bluegrass to the stage. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes, because this crowd likes to boogie. You can dance till midnight in this winter festival that always draws a crowd.

The Snow Ball will be held at the Mt Shasta City Park, 1315 Nixon Road, in Mt Shasta. You can find tickets at The Fifth Season, Shasta Base Camp and Village Books. $27 includes dinner, band and raffle; $15 for band only after 8pm. Beer and wine will be for sale, and drinks are available for all ages.

Be sure to visit the  Friends of the Avalanche Center website for dates of the last of the Avalanche Awareness Presentations and Transceiver clinics to be held in February.

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The Siskiyou Sled Dog Races are coming up!

Distance race startDog lovers, snow lovers and folks thinking about a trip to Siskiyou County – this is your event. The Siskiyou Sled Dog Races offer four days of outdoor, doggie-related good times at the only Iditarod-qualifying race in California. Join teams of mushers January 22-25th for two distance races, two days of sprint race exhilaration, and the chance to talk with mushers and meet the dogs.

The mushers and their dog teams come into town Thursday, and will be giving demonstrations at area schools before the Musher & Race Sponsor Reception. This opening night event is from 6:30-8:30pm at the Woodsman Hotel (1121 South Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta) where you can pick up a full race schedule at the reception. Schedules are also available at the Mt. Shasta Visitors Center on the corner of Pine and Lake Streets or by visiting www.siskiyousleddograces.net

Sprint dog races Races get underway Friday with the Vet Check and Public Viewing at the Deer Mtn./Chuck Best Memorial Snowmobile Park outside of Weed from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. 12-dog distance teams that will be racing around Mt. Shasta will receive a full health inspection by race veterinarians and vet tech students. Enjoy watching as mushers prepare their teams for the big race then cheer them on at the 1:30 start of the 220-mile race, followed by the start of the 110-mile race at 2pm. You can drive to the first check point on Ski Park Highway where teams will be arriving between 4:30-5:30 pm for snacks.

Sprint races get underway Saturday as the long-distance teams continue to run. Siskiyou Sprint Race Opening Ceremonies are at 9am at the snowmobile park, followed by distance team progress announcements. Sprint races begin at 9:30am.
Enjoy the competitive camaraderie as teams challenge each other, compare times and strategize for the Sunday races.
Saturday race schedule:
9:30 am – 4 dog Sprint Races – 5.1 miles
11:00 am – 6 Dog Sprint Races – 5.1 miles
12:30 pm – 8 Dog Sprint Races – 8 miles
2:00 pm – 6 Dog Mid–Distance Race – 18 miles
2:30 pm – Skijor Race – 5.1 miles

The sprint and skijor races are a high performance blast for spectators with teams leaving and returning to finish quickly throughout the day. As teams rest you can talk with mushers and meet the dogs. Wrap up the day at the Sprint Musher Reception at The Woodsman Hotel in Mt. Shasta from 6-8pm.

Sunday brings another full day of sprint races and skijoring at the Deer Mtn./Chuck Best Memorial Snowmobile Park with long-distance teams coming into the finish between midnight and 5pm that day. Updates will be given on distance teams and sprint race standings from Saturday will be announced.
Sprint races begin at 9:30am.

Sunday race schedule:
9:30 am – 4 dog Sprint Races – 5.1 miles
11:00 am – 6 Dog Sprint Races – 5.1 miles
12:30 pm – 8 Dog Sprint Races – 8 miles
2:00 pm – 6 Dog Mid–Distance Race – 18 miles
2:30 pm – Skijor Race – 5.1 miles

The 2009 Siskiyou Sled Dog Races ends with a banquet and awards ceremony that will kick off at 6pm at the Weed Mercantile Building at 590 Main St. in Weed. The dinner buffet will be rigatoni with homemade pasta, bread, salad, dessert and beverages (no alcohol). $10 per person, tickets at the door. Over 65 and under 10 receive discount. For more info call 530-939-3229.

This is a big weekend with lots going on at the snowmobile park, and out along the distance race course, where dog lovers can check in to see how mushers care for their dogs over these long events. Be sure to take the time at the snowmobile park to listen in as mushers talk about their dogs (and talk, and talk) to learn more about the sport. Get the complete calendar online www.siskiyousleddograces.net

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