Celebrating Redding's Sundial Bridge

I'm thrilled that Forbes Magazine has named the Sundial Bridge "One of the World's Most Incredible Bridges." Of course, I always knew it was special, and I've been inspired time and again by its beauty.

In celebration, we are giving away free downloads of our song, Under the Sundial Bridge on our website. Click here.

We're looking forward to sharing that tune and others on Thursday evening, from 5-7, at Redding City Hall at the Fall Art Reception. We'll be alternating sets with talented folk-rocker Nick Ciampi.

And because "Forever begins with a kiss under the Sundial Bridge," we'll be giving away kisses. Please stop by.

Be There: Art and Music this Week

Come out for the opening of abstract artist Lita Couhart's show on Wednesday evening, 5 - 7, at the Bohemian Art Loft. Her work is colorful and exciting and she uses textures and shapes in wonderfully imaginative ways. Lita is celebrating her first solo show here in Redding - come out and enjoy music and refreshments and meet the delightful Lita.

Aug 3rd, 5-7

Bohemian Art Loft

3304B Bechelli Lane

Redding

229-7818

Saturday evening, cool off with a drive up to Gray Pine Farm for dinner and some incredible Bluegrass/Americana music. Shasta County native Rita Hosking will be there with her band, Cousin Jack. Sharing the bill is North Carolina band Dehlia Low.

Rita charms audiences every time she comes to town. Her voice is magical and her songwriting is always poignant and poetic. Her Shasta County roots run deep, and her story songs are vivid and brilliantly crafted. Winner of the Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest, Rita's toured in Europe and recently finished recording her fifth CD.

Here's one of my favorites:

Craig and I are looking forward to some amazing musicianship and great harmonies from Dehlia Low. We caught them on TV a while back and were impressed with their soulful bluegrass-country tunes.

Cool mountain breeze, cool mountain music -- should be a perfect evening out at Gray Pine Farm.

Tickets are available at Bernie's Guitar

3086 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA

(530) 223-2040

or the Oak Run Country Store

(accepts cash or checks only)

(530) 472-1029

*subject to availability

Raise the Roof

Out little town of Cottonwood is pulling together this weekend. The mission? Raise $14,000 to fix the weather-damaged roof on the Community Center. The building is dear to my heart -- it's where my kids first learned to dance - and they ALL live to dance now.

Cottonwood is dear to my heart because we fell in love with this place - the old-west landscape, the generous people and the can-do spirit -- when we moved here thirteen years ago.

The event gets underway on Friday at 1 PM, when Shasta County Supervisor Les Baugh and Cottonwood Mayor Mary O'Keeffe begin a 24-hour stint on the Community Center roof. Trip-tip barbecue starts at 5 -- $15 for adults, $5 for kids.

Craig and I - Still Married - will play original Shasta County tunes from 5:30 - 6.

Other entertainment will be provided by Ronnie Brackett, Donna White-Frampton and Richard Horner. The evenings' activities include a live auction, silent auction and raffle. The festivities continue on Saturday with a pancake breakfast and Kids Fun Day including free hot dogs for the first 200 kids, compliments of Wallner Plumbing.

If you can't make it and would like to help out, our little town would sincerely appreciate your donation. Checks can be mailed to:

Cottonwood Community Center

PO Box 1909

Cottonwood, CA 96022