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Frugal House 2015 ~ You’re Invited to Party and Shop!

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Tessa van der Meijden's kitchen at Frugal House 2014

Now in year 7, Frugal House has become a unique tradition in Chico, uniting music lovers, bargain hunters, and everyone with an eye and an ear.

Local designers and decorators transform rooms in a home using donated items and thrift-shop purchases, and most of all, their talent and imagination!

Every item in the home is for sale, and all proceeds benefit the North State Symphony!

6 Vermillion Circle (off HWY 32 and Forest Avenue)

Opening Night Party: Friday, June 19, 6-9pm ($40)

Open House: Saturday, June 20, 10am-6pm ($15)

Click here for a map to Frugal House

At Friday's opening night party, guests see the house for the first time, have the first opportunity to purchase items, and enjoy live music, food and a no-host bar in a fun outdoor setting.

Guests may tour Frugal House on Saturday for bargain shopping and frugal decorating inspiration.

Tickets are available at Zucchini and Vine, Chico Chamber of Commerce, and Eagle Security. You can also purchase tickets online:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1691480 (Friday night party)
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1691495 (Saturday open house)

Click here for information about how you can sponsor Frugal House!

Many Thanks to Our Generous Concert Season Sponsors!

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We are grateful to the many businesses and individuals who support us throughout our concert season! Thank you!

Redding "Season of Discovery" Sponsor: Dignity Health

Concert 1: EMBARK
Christian Baldini, Conductor
Ryan Kuster, Baritone

Bernstein, Overture to Candide
Mozart, Three arias from The Marriage of Figaro
Brahms, Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68

CHICO
Concert Sponsor (EMBARK!): Spelts Wealth Management, Eagle SecurityGuest Conductor Sponsor (Baldini): Bill Derr and Louise Philippi-DerrGuest Artist Sponsor (Kuster): Sam and Samantha Hillaire, Margaret Bomberg
REDDING
Concert Sponsor (EMBARK!): Sally Wells, Margaret Brennan and Robert MaxeyGuest Conductor Sponsor (Baldini): Erik and Kristi PooleGuest Artist Sponsor (Kuster): Rush and Hollie Lenroot
 

Concert 2: IMAGINE
Brian Stone, Conductor
Soheil Nasseri, Piano

Mozart, Symphony #32
Schumann, Piano Concerto
Dvorak, Symphony #6

CHICO
Concert Sponsor (IMAGINE!): TBAGuest Conductor Sponsor (Stone): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Nasseri): Connie Eccles
REDDING
Concert Sponsor (IMAGINE!): Bank of Commerce, Cornerstone Bank, Five Star Bank, Scott Valley BankGuest Conductor Sponsor (Stone): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Nasseri): Don and Heidi Weidlein
 

Concert 3: DISCOVER
Scott Seaton, Conductor
Lindsay Deutsch, Violin

Mendelssohn, Overture to Midsummer Night's Dream
Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, op. 26
Dvorak, Symphony No. 7

CHICO
Concert Sponsor (Discover!): Stifel FinancialGuest Conductor Sponsor (Seaton): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Deutsch): Richard and Pat Macias, Rupert and Joan McDowell, Helga Ruge
REDDING
Concert Sponsor (Discover!): TBAGuest Conductor Sponsor (Seaton): Art and Gayle TillesGuest Artist Sponsor (Deutsch): TBA
  

Concert 4: ARRIVE
Peter Jaffe, Conductor
Natalya Shkoda, Piano

Gershwin, Porgy & Bess Selection
Beethoven, Third Piano Concerto
Mussorgsky/Ravel, Pictures at an Exhibition

CHICO
Concert Sponsor (ARRIVE!): TBAGuest Conductor Sponsor (Jaffe): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Shkoda): Marilyn Kruschke, in memory of Dr. Earl Kruschke
REDDING
Concert Sponsor (ARRIVE!): TBAGuest Conductor Sponsor (Jaffe): TBAGuest Artist Sponsor (Shkoda): TBA
Pre-concert talks are sponsored byRichard and Pat Macias (Chico)Simpson University (Redding)