It's that time, again....a post from last year -- and the year before -- but cookie recipes are ageless. AIn't life grand?
I make about 70 pounds of this shortbread dough in December -- we give away most of the…
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I completely flaked out in 2010 (and still feel guilty about it) but this year I managed to put together a Friedman Family video Christmas Card for 2011.
It comes with wishes of joy for your Holiday Season and all…Read more
It's true. Christmas is just 51 frantic fun-filled days away. If you're thinking lists, gifts and oh-my-where-did-the-year-go? Don't worry, because local artists are here to help get you through this Christmas season.
This Saturday, you'll find 40 local artists and…Read more
Celebrating the brilliant Paul Simon on his 70th birthday. This is my favorite version of my favorite Paul Simon tune: Kathy's Song, performed by Eva Cassidy.
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… Read more
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… Read more
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 -…Read more
My word for 2011 is "FORGE" (see New Year's blog post) and when I picked that word, I made a few promises to myself. One thing I vowed to do was participate in more Open Mic events. Sharing songs… Read more
We're very excited that our song The Hour of the Outlaw received an Honorable Mention in the Folk category of the West Coast Songwriters International song contest.
I wrote the song in response to a challenge on the…
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Bob Dylan celebrates his 70th birthday this Tuesday, so singer-songwriter (and devoted Dylan fan) Nick Ciampi has organized a party. May 24th, 5:30 PM Ultimate Pizza 1730 Pleasant Street Redding, CA 96001 241-8646 "Dylan is a legend and still doing…Read more