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Hear the latest news about North State performances, gallery shows, and art events; as well as interviews with artists and figures from the local arts scene.

Weekend Showcase: Chico Comedy Festival & Summer Visual Arts Events

North State Public Radio | By Dave Schlom

Published April 6, 2018 at 3:00 PM PDT

We talk with two comedians from the hoard of funny-folk who'll take over town to perform stand-up in many different venues for the fourth annual Chico Comedy Festival. We'll also talk with painter Amber Palmer and several of her fellow artists about events planned for this summer including plein air (outdoor) art-creation activities and art exhibitions at several Chico locations.

"Plein Air Orchard," watercolor by Amber Palmer

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Dave Schlom

Dave Schlom is the longtime host and creator of Blue Dot. From surfing to Voyager in interstellar space, rock guitar to orcas in our imperiled oceans, the topics on Blue Dot are as varied as the host’s interests and connections -- which are pretty limitless! An internationally respected space history journalist, Dave is also deeply fascinated by all aspects of the grand workings of nature’s awesome machinery on scales ranging from galactic to subatomic. And topics take in all aspects of the arts and sciences.

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