Mt. Shasta Chamber Weblog

Friday Art Walk in downtown Mt. Shasta November 18th

Multiple art receptions will take place in downtown Mt. Shasta on Friday November 18, between 4 and 8pm. Participating galleries are: Siskiyou Arts Council (SAC) Gallery, Red Door Gallery, The Gallery In Mount Shasta (Black Bear Building), and Britton Stained Glass Studio. The receptions will feature original art and prints by a variety of local artists, and will offer light food and refreshment to visitors.

SAC Gallery‘s reception will be titled “Mountain Arts Cooperative Winter Gifts” and will take place 5-8pm. SAC Gallery is located at 418 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.

“Blue Vespa” oil painting by Aleksander

Red Door Gallery‘s reception will be titled “Studio Liink – 2011 Print Collection” and will take place 4-8pm. The show will include limited- and open-edition archival printwork by Studio Liink (the print studio component of the gallery) from paintings and photographs by Aleksander Balos, Finley Fryer, John Rickard, Cynthia Henderson and Heinz Danzberger. Red Door Gallery/Studio Liink is located at 326 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.

“Escorted By Legends” photograph by Brad Goldpaint

The Gallery in Mount Shasta (Black Bear Building) will showcase  photographer Brad Goldpaint, known for his striking photos of night skies combined with landscape images. Goldpaint will be present for the reception, which will take place 4-7pm. There will be port, chocolates and cookies as “a sweet thank you” to visitors. The Gallery in Mt. Shasta is located at 201 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.

“Mother Teresa” stained glass art by Margaret Britton

Britton Stained Glass Studio’s reception will be titled “Glass Gifts & Ornaments” and will take place 4-7pm. The show will feature artist Margaret Britton’s large stained glass work as well as smaller pieces and ornaments made from stained or fused glass. Britton Stained Glass Studio is located at 211 E. Alma Street.

All receptions will run simultaneously on Friday, November 18. Receptions are free and open to the public.

Celebrate Fall with Dr. Cage and Dr. Lu!

Dr. Cage and Mount Shasta Natural Healing have moved and joined forces with Dr. Lu and Mount Shasta Integrative Medicine.  To learn more about the collaboration between two of Mount Shasta’s premier holistic health care providers attend the open house with healthy refreshments Wednesday, October 19th, from 5-8 pm.

Location: the offices of Dr. Lu and Dr. Cage: 1180 S. Mount Shasta Blvd., suites A and B

“Art on the block” in Mount Shasta this Saturday

Art on the Block is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2011 from noon to 6 p.m. downtown Mount Shasta. The event will feature a wide variety of far Northern California’s finest artists showcasing high quality visual arts and crafts. A Musicians Swap Meet will enable musicians to buy, sell, and trade instruments, gear, sheet music, recordings, media players, and any other music-related items. In conjunction with Art on the Block, a Downtown Art Walk will offer tours of galleries located in the downtown Mount Shasta area, as well as art displays in windows of other beautiful historic buildings.

A “Roulette Jam”, in the center of the festival, will feature the best local musicians. No one is told whom they will be playing with until it is time to jam. This jam brings teens to seasoned veterans musicians together.

Other entertainment will include activities for children, belly dance performances and street entertainers.

Raffle tickets will be sold!  Prizes include two (2) lift tickets to the Mt. Shasta Ski Park (2 prizes of 2 tickets each) and a one-year membership to the Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (including 4 facilities).

Make sure you do not miss anything this weekend…

Mt. Shasta July 4th Celebration & Mountain Runners Fun Run/Walk

Siskiyou County Mixer hosted by the Weed Chamber of Commerce

Members of all Chambers of Commerce in Siskiyou County are invited to a county wide mixer. Attendance by members and directors is encouraged. This is the third mixer of its kind and partnership amongst the different chambers is already showing strength.

For a larger view of the flyer, click here

Don’t miss the Shasta Mountain Film Festival on March 19th

Along with ten award-winning films, the evening features over $3,000 worth of raffle prizes, including a Caribike Urban (a folding bicycle that will fit the smallest trunk.)

Every festival ticket will be entered into a special raffle as long as your name and email address is written on the back of your ticket. The prize  for this special raffle is a complete trekking gear package valued at $150, including adjustable Fizan trekking poles, a Kleen Kanteen Reflect and an Osprey Orb backpack filled with hiker friendly goodies.

Live music, provided by Beverly Harlan on violin and Teri Mihalevich on piano,  starts at 5pm until the films begin.

Railroad tour brings passengers to South County

This year’s Dunsmuir Railroad Days has a new exciting addition to the growing list of events.  An excursion passenger train is coming out of the San Francisco Bay Area and bringing folks to Dunsmuir on Friday June 10, 2011 arriving approximately 4:30pm.

This special charter train is being called the Dunsmuir Shasta Daylight and will make stops at Emeryville, Martinez, Davis, Sacramento, Chico and Redding to pick up folks wanting to take part in the celebrations.

This train will return to the Bay Area on Sunday June 12, 2011 departing Dunsmuir at 9:00am with an arrival back in Emeryville at 5:00pm.  The same station stops will be made on the return journey to the Bay Area.

Additionally, the same passenger equipment will make a run from Dunsmuir north to Black Butte and return on Saturday June 11, 2011.  This excursion  is called the Black Butte Daylight and will cater to folks coming to Dunsmuir by highway on Saturday and wanting to experience a real train ride.

The Black Butte Daylight will depart Dunsmuir at 4:00pm and head north a round  the Cantara Loop and pass Mt. Shasta City on it’s way to Black Butte where the train will be turned around on the old former Southern Pacific wye track for the journey down the mountain to Dunsmuir.  This 46 mile roundtrip is scheduled to take three hours and with the long days of June will operate all in daylight hours.   This is a wonderful experience for the whole family.

Also there will be the opportunity to book a ticket on the Black Butte Daylight dinner option.  Dinner tickets are being offered in the last two cars of the train onboard the former California Zephyr Vista Dome streamlined passenger cars.  Dinner will be served both in the Vista Domes and the lower levels.

This will feature professional uniformed staff offering first class luxury service with freshly prepared meals by the chef in the galley, fully stocked open bar, snacks, and hors d’ oeuvres. Tables will be set with white crested damask tablecloths marked for the original California Zephyr, along with registered china patterns of CZ design, fresh cut flowers and much more.

For more information visit www.traintrips.biz or call 1-800-359-4870 or (775) 453-1004 or the Dunsmuir Railroad Days website at  www.dunsmuirrailroaddays.org

Winter Wonderland Weekend December 18 and 19

Most downtown businesses will be open Saturday, December 18, from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, December 19, from noon to 5 pm.

Raffles, free gift with purchase, drawings and samples of tea and cookies are just some of the surprises in store: Sereni-tea will host a lavender/honey day, Christmas story readings will take place at Village Books, Jon Thomas Jewelry will welcome you with teas, cookies and if you spend more than $250 you will be entered in a raffle to win a price of his choice. Lisa invites you to visit and sample some fine chocolates, coffee and cocoa at the Gallery in Mount Shasta.

Siskiyou Arts Council manages a Window Display Contest with many Mt. Shasta businesses participating, including Images Hair Design, The Fifth Season, Pomodoro, Minnillos Full Service Salon, Mt. Shasta Gallery, My Favorite Things, The Oven Bakery, Shasta Rhythms Music, Roxy’s Vets Club, Sereni-Tea, Snip ‘N Save, Soul Connections, Sportsmen’s Den, Village Books, Wholesale Solar, SAC Gallery. Each business makes a contribution to the “pot” with the winner of the contest donating it to a local charity of their choice. Winner is chosen by shoppers. Ballots are available at participating businesses.

On Saturday the Siskiyou Sled Dogs association is offering free rides for kids at the Ski Park from 11 to 2 and will be downtown as well for photo opportunities; and on Sunday from 1-3 pm Barbara Schaefer, author and owner of the sled dog Mia, who played the lead dog in the Disney movie “Eight Below” will be present to sign her book “Be the Lead Dog.”

Carolers will be filling the street with songs and you can even enjoy or discover the taste of roasted chestnuts on an open fire.

For more details call the Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at 530-926-4865.

Tree lighting in Mount Shasta on black Friday

Locals and visitors are invited to gather in front of the Mt. Shasta City Hall, 305 N. Mt.  Shasta Blvd.  on Friday Nov. 26^th for old fashioned caroling while waiting for the arrival of Santa.

The evening begins at 5:30 pm by Pastor Gary Van De Walker of the Evangelical Free Church, followed by a special performance by “Heaven & Earth”. The Mt Shasta HS Cheerleaders will spread a little Christmas cheer. Special guests, along with the COS Children’s Choir, will be leading all in the Christmas Carols, and at 5:50 pm candles will be lit. (Note: The candles handed out will be battery operated. You are welcome to bring your own wax candles if that is preferred).  Hot chocolate and apple cider will be available for purchase from Strawberry Valley 4-H. At 6:00 pm the Christmas tree lights will be switched on, followed by Santa arriving on a city fire truck.

This year Santa will greet children at his workshop, set up in the Fire Station. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and hear their Christmas wishes.

Many stores, shops and galleries in the downtown area will be open late for holiday browsers and shopping. Enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts while you shop, have your picture taken with Santa or in a holiday decorated cart pulled by an adorable miniature horse.

For more information call the Mt. Shasta Visitors’ Bureau at 1-800-926-4865.

Think, Shop and Dine Locally!

With each and every purchase at any/all of the participating businesses and restaurants, you have an opportunity to enter to “Win”. Contest ends the eve of Friday Nov. 19, 2010. The winners will be drawn and announced Sat. Nov. 20, 2010. Good Luck!

Join us for the 3rd Annual
Town-wide Open House
on Friday November 19, 2010 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Participating business will provide edibles, discounts &
a special opportunity for Locals to view Mt. Shasta’s festive and holiday best!

Acme Computers*Anita’s Hallmark*Britton Stained Glass Studio* Couch Critics*Directions* Jon Thomas Jewelry* Kevin Lahey Photography Gallery* Language Quest* Lil’ Pomodoro/Pomodoro* Mike & Tony’s* Mt. Essientials* Mt. Shasta Herb & Health* Mt. Shasta Trading Co.*My Favorite Things* Petals* Piemont Restaurant* Ron’s Furniture* Rhythms* Sacred Mountain Spa* Siskiyou Arts Council* Sereni-tea* Seven Suns Coddee & Café* Shasta Base Camp* Silver Moon Galleria* soul Connections* sportsman’s Den* Suzies Shop on the Corner* The Fifth Season* The Gallery in Mt. Shasta* The Oven Bakery* Village Books* Vivify Organic Japanese Restaurant* Wayside Grill

For further questions or information: Jamie at Petals at 530-926-4474