Jefferson Center for the Arts (JCA)

JCA is Mount Shasta's premier nonprofit arts education venue incorporating the natural beauty of the area for the purpose of improving social, economic and cultural assets.
The JCA is a regional hub for Live Music, Theatre and Visual Arts for local residents and tourists alike.
The gardens of the JCA are growing to host a permaculture learning center, arts playground and local nature trail.
Jefferson Center for the Arts is Mt Shasta's own community arts and culture center.

Upcoming events

Wed, Apr 197:30 - 10 PMFREE Pato Banton reggae concert

Reggae Legend Pato Banton is back for another incredible show. But this time it's FREE! The JCA will definitely reach capacity. So, advanced free tickets are highly recommended.

Fri, Apr 218 PMJimbo Scott & Yesterday's Biscuits

EARTH DAY PRE-PARTY. A favorite of the SF Bay Areas Folk & Americana Scene Jimbo is “Honest Honey-Eyed Americana” ...a mix of Tennessee country with Oakland soul

Sat, Apr 22Earth Day Festival

Earth Day 2023, sponsored by the Mount Shasta Ecology Center.

Fri, Apr 288 - 10 PMJCA Comedy Night with Sam Miller

Join us for some hilarious comics at JCA COMEDY NIGHT with headliner SAM MILLER, featuring FREEWAY FARRELL, with special guest MIKE SPARKS.

Tue, May 167:30 PMAnna Moss and The Nightshades

Anna Moss returns to the JCA after a sold out show last season. And she brings her band The Nightshades! Adv tix highly recommended for this.

Thu, May 18 - Sun, May 21Blood and Bones in-person class

“Healing Grief and Trauma in your Family Lineage” in-person class with Linda Fitch and Sandra Winslow

Wed, May 247:30 - 9:30 PMThe Suitcase Junket

“The Suitcase Junket is a master of musical imagination” ~ NPR World Cafe

Fri, May 267 - 9 PMAn Evening with David Arkenstone & Friends

Join 5-Time Grammy Nominee David Arkenstone and friends for a joyous candlelit genre-blending musical journey from first note to last. Presented by QDV productions.

Mon, May 298 - 11 PMDirty Cello

“Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic” ~ Oakland Magazine

Fri, Jun 27 - 8:30 PMThe Greek Mythology Olympiaganza!

Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre is proud to present THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA! A hilarious romp through mythological lands. Death! Destruction! Mime! Plot Twists! Silliness!

Sat, Jun 32 - 3:30 PMThe Greek Mythology Olympiaganza!

Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre is proud to present THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA! A hilarious romp through mythological lands. Death! Destruction! Mime! Plot Twists! Silliness!

Sat, Jun 37 - 8:30 PMThe Greek Mythology Olympiaganza!

Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre is proud to present THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA! A hilarious romp through mythological lands. Death! Destruction! Mime! Plot Twists! Silliness!

Fri, Jun 97 PMThe Jungle Book

Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre is proud to present THE JUNGLE BOOK MSCT 2's Spring Play. This wonderful story is retold with lots of audience participation and fun!

Sat, Jun 102 - 3:30 PMThe Jungle Book

Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre is proud to present THE JUNGLE BOOK MSCT 2's Spring Play. This wonderful story is retold with lots of audience participation and fun!

Sat, Jun 107 PMThe Jungle Book

Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre is proud to present THE JUNGLE BOOK MSCT 2's Spring Play. This wonderful story is retold with lots of audience participation and fun!

Wed, Jun 147:30 - 9:30 PMAlice DiMicele Trio

Alice Di Micele Trio features Rob Kohler on bass & Andy Casad on guitar. “Alice’s music has that great combination of earthiness and groove that keeps it funky from the inside out. She’s for real.” ~ Bonnie Raitt

Fri, Jun 168 - 11 PMJCA comedy night with Morgan Anderson

JCA Presents COMEDY NIGHT with Morgan Anderson, featuring Gabby Jesus and special guest Jonathan Zadok

Sun, Jun 187:30 - 10 PMTwisted Pine

Praised by NPR for their “upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuosic solos,” Twisted Pine takes traditional music in exhilarating directions, exploring a sound they call Americana funk.

Tue, Jul 117 - 9 PMAaron Jonah Lewis

Champion fiddler Aaron Jonah Lewis has been elbow-deep in traditional American fiddle and banjo music since his first lessons at the age of five with Kentucky native Robert Oppelt.

Fri, Jul 218 - 10 PMPuppeteers For Fears - Cthulhu The Musical

Puppeteers for Fears presents, Cthulhu: The Musical! A rock’n’roll retelling of the horror classic “The Call of Cthulhu,” performed entirely with puppets. Runtime: two hours+ with one intermission. Rated R for language and themes. Includes flashing lights. Featuring live music from The Elephant.

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Pre-announcements

Tue, Jul 186 PM

Black Sheep Brass Band

Free Show in the JCA Field

Thu, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 10

JCA World Music Festival

Sat, Sep 30

Mt Shasta Oktoberfest

Sat, Oct 28

JCA Halloween Ball

Fri, Nov 17

Beaujolais Noveau Gala