Danny Orloff, director of Paint the Town Redding and Karlo Henry founder of The Art Hunger/Viva Downtown Arts Director, joins Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion Podcast to discuss Beyond the Box Art Project. 

Beyond the Box coordinated by Orloff and Henry is a creative partnership between Redding Electric Utility and 20 local artists to paint 20 unique and diverse murals on City of Redding Electric Boxes in Downtown. 

Danny and Karlo discuss the impact, process, and inspiration behind this project. 

The Shasta Historical Society joins Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion Podcast. Chairman of the Board, Jason Salter, and Development & Marketing Manager, Gabriel Leete discuss the ongoing renovations, improvements that are occurring after a flood damaged the interior of the Society. We also discuss the impact of Historical Societies for Main Streets and the benefits of becoming a member with your local Historical Society.

Since 1930 the Shasta Historical Society mission has been to actively preserve, promote, and bring to life the history of Shasta County.  

Become a member today: https://shastahistorical.org/support/membership/

• Free copy of Covered Wagon: ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF SHASTA COUNTY HISTORY
• Free entry to Monthly Meeting
• Discount on special tours & programming
• Invitation to member’s only events
• 10% discount in store
• Free quarterly newsletter
• Free monthly E-newsletter
• Free use of research library

The Downtown Discussion Podcast highlights the people who enhance Downtown through social, cultural and economic development. 

Redding Roots Revival, the two day music festival that takes place here in Downtown Redding returns September 27,28. Janelle Pierson and Donnie Red joins Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion to discuss the significant efforts to produce this music festival.

Redding Roots Revival activates four stages in Downtown Redding with local, regional and national artists. Redding Roots Revival is going five years strong, in this podcast learn about the social, cultural, and economic development of producing a music festival in your Downtown.

To get Tickets: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/57jm3opl9v/2024-redding-roots-revival-music-festival
Line Up of Artists: https://reddingrootsrevival.org/2024-schedule/
Spotify link to participating musicians: https://reddingrootsrevival.org/#spotify

Local Film makers, Tyler Faires, Tyler Lochamy, and Tom Green, join Viva Downtown, on the Downtown Discussion. In this Downtown Discussion we discuss the success of the local documentary ACID Canal, directed by Tyler Faires, the return and reimagining of The Sundial Film Festival, and the importance of film and story telling in your Downtown.

To learn more about their upcoming projects, Sundial Film Festival, and local film making resources follow these links:

ACID CANAL:https://faireswheelfilms.com/acid-canal/
SUNDIAL FILM FESTIVAL:https://info1534400.wixsite.com/sundial-film-festiva
MEDIA COALITION:https://m.facebook.com/groups/796014889127936/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
FAIRES WHEEL FILMS:https://faireswheelfilms.com/
FILM SHASTA: https://filmshasta.com/

 Maggie Redmon, Cascade Theatre's interim director, joins us to discuss her role with the theatre. Cascade Theatre for the past 20 years since reopening has established itself as the beacon of arts and culture. 

The historic theatre originally opened in 1935.  The theatre eventually shuttered with the original artwork and architecture being covered. Through community, private and public investment and involvement the Cascade Theatre reopened in 2004 with the original art deco design being reintroduced and preserved. 

Maggie shares celebration 20 years Celebration since the Cascade Restoration project, the current direction and goals that the Cascade theatre is working towards, and ways that you can become involved with continuing the impact of the Cascade Theatre as a beacon of arts and culture. 

The Sundial Bridge celebrates 20 years since its completition in the Redding Cultural District. Shannon Philips, Chief Operating Officer of the McConnell Foundation, joins the Downtown Discussion to discuss the 20 year milestone celebration. The festivities will bring Bandaloop Wire Dancers, artists, recreational activities and culinary experiences together from June 28 through July 4. Check out the list of activities Here

The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, designed by international architect Santiago Calatava, crosses the Sacramento River in the heart of Redding, California. Opened July 4, 2004, the bridge links the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park and serves as a new downtown entrance for Redding’s extensive Sacramento River Trail system. Access to the Sundial Bridge and surrounding river trails are free to the public.

Learn more about the Sundial Bridge Celebration. https://celebrate20.com/
Learn more about the Sundial Bridge History: https://www.turtlebay.org/sundial-bridge

Bandaloop Performance Schedule:
FRIDAY, JUNE 28

Morning Show
7:30am - Event opens
9am - Bridge closes
9:30am - Show begins
10:15am - Bridge re-opens

Evening Show
6pm - Event opens
7:45pm - Bridge closes
8:15pm - Show begins
9pm - Bridge re-opens

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Morning Show
7:30am - Event opens
9am - Bridge closes
9:30am - Show begins
10:15am - Bridge re-opens

Evening Show
6pm - Event opens
7:45pm - Bridge closes
8:15pm - Show begins
9pm - Bridge re-opens

Sara Sundquist and Anna Blasco from Healthy Shasta, join Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion podcast to discuss Bike Month and Downtown Community Walking maps. 

The month of May is Bike Month, learn how to participate in local biking events during the month: Information Here at Love to Ride Shasta County: https://www.lovetoride.net/shasta

Healthy Shasta has partnered with Viva Downtown, the City of Redding, Visit Redding, the Redding Cultural District, Shasta Historical Society, and local artist Tyler Brown Cifu Shuster to design four community walking maps in Downtown.

The four maps feature: A mural walk, historic structure walk, Calaboose Creek walk, and trails that connect to Downtown. This program is made possible by the California Upstate Creative Corp grant. Check out the maps here: https://www.vivadowntownredding.org/maps/historical

Healthy Shasta partners with the community to promote healthy eating and physically active lifestyles through environmental, policy, and organizational change. https://healthyshasta.org/

The Downtown Discussion podcast highlights the people who enhance Downtown Redding through social, cultural, and economic development. 

Adam Yount, the business owner of AREA 151,  joins Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion Podcast.  Area 151, a full  immersion virtual reality gaming experience based business.   Learn about the Adam's process for developing Area 151, through renovations of a former office space, to how VR is transforming the way people experience immersion gaming and team building. Yount is a lifelong resident of Redding and has been proud to see the momentum and development of Downtown Redding. 

Area 151 develops their games internally and creates team based games fun for the whole family,  friends and business groups.

Learn more about AREA 151 here: https://www.area151vr.com/
AREA 151
1518 Market Street 
Redding, CA 96001 
530-395-9746
[email protected]

Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday, but we are open Wednesday- Sunday 10am-7pm.  closed on four Major holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Labor day)

Sharon Brisolara, of Inquiry that Matters, joins Blake Fisher on the Downtown Discussion Podcast to discuss Women's History Month and International Women's Day. 

In coordination with Women's History Month, Viva Downtown and Sharon Brisolara will host presentations and open mic poetry programs that highlight and celebrate Women leadership and contributions. This programming is part of the Upstate California Creative Corp grant. 

Participate and attend the programs at the IOOF HALL 1445 Market Street: UPSTAIRS Ballroom located in the California Street Alley. 

Women's History Month Programming: 

• Women in Faith Leadership: Wednesday March 13th, 6 to 8 p.m. 
• Women Leaders on Navigating Negativity and Working for Positive Solutions: Tuesday, March 19th, 6 to 8 p.m. 
• Society of Women Engineers: Thursday, March 21st, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Open Mic Poetry: March 20, 2024:

Todd Jones joins Blake Fisher on the Downtown Discussion Podcast to discuss his new roll as the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.

The Downtown Discussion Podcast highlights people who enhance Downtown Redding through social, cultural and economic development. 

The podcast is edited by Jacob Akana.