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 Mount Shasta's own community arts and culture center.
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Upcoming events

Fri, Apr 48 - 10 PMJCA Comedy Night - April 4th

JCA Presents COMEDY NIGHT with Franco Tevini, Alice Lopez and Leah Tamara, hosted by Pete Nelson.

Sat, Apr 58 - 10:15 PMEptás - Seven Piece Jazz Ensemble with special guests Wendy James & Dave Reynolds

Jazz Night with Eptás, a dynamic seven-piece jazz ensemble, with special guests Wendy James & Dave Reynolds.

Thu, Apr 108 - 10 PMScottish Fish - High Energy Celtic from Boston

Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music.

Fri, Apr 257:30 - 9:30 PMTadaima - In Concert

Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer form TADAIMA’s “home” center with winds and taiko. Featuring the legendary taiko master Kenny Endo and the phenomenal bassist Gary Fitgerald. This weekend’s concerts will be live streamed across the world to celebrate TAIKO in North America. These artists are masters of their craft and Taiko Ventures is honored to be sharing their artistry with the world.

Tadaima & Shasta Taiko weekend

Sat, Apr 267:30 - 9:30 PMTadaima - In Concert

Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer form TADAIMA’s “home” center with winds and taiko. Featuring the legendary taiko master Kenny Endo and the phenomenal bassist Gary Fitgerald. This weekend’s concerts will be live streamed across the world to celebrate TAIKO in North America. These artists are masters of their craft and Taiko Ventures is honored to be sharing their artistry with the world.

Tadaima & Shasta Taiko weekend

Sun, Apr 273 - 5 PMTadaima - In Concert

Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer form TADAIMA’s “home” center with winds and taiko. Featuring the legendary taiko master Kenny Endo and the phenomenal bassist Gary Fitgerald. This weekend’s concerts will be live streamed across the world to celebrate TAIKO in North America. These artists are masters of their craft and Taiko Ventures is honored to be sharing their artistry with the world.

Tadaima & Shasta Taiko weekend

Tue, Apr 297:30 - 9:30 PMTraditional Irish music, Murray, Magill & Alderson

Pure drop traditional Irish music played by three of the premier players of their generation: Solas’ Alan Murray, multiple All-Ireland winner Isaac Alderson and award-winning fiddler Andrew Finn Magill.

Fri, May 28 - 11 PMJCA Comedy Night - Six Hilarious Comics!

JCA Presents COMEDY NIGHT with Johnny Cat, Conor Fitzgerald, Jeff Jones, Jonathon Zadok, Amber Pace and Sam Borquez.

First Fridays Comedy Night

Sat, May 38 - 9:30 PMStarwater & Sol Sound Journey

Join Bodhi Starwater and Christopher Sol Parnell for a mesmerizing journey of sound.

Fri, May 97 - 8:30 PMJCA Poetry Open Mic

Live poetry performances. Open Mic. Sign ups begin at 7. Merch table for published poets. Snacks and refreshments. All Ages welcome.

Open Mic

Sun, May 187 - 9 PMThe Tannahill Weavers - Direct from Scotland

JCA presents The Tannahill Weavers, one of Scotland's premiere traditional bands.

Wed, May 218 - 10 PMNed Evett - King of the Fretless Glass Guitar

The JCA is proud to welcome Ned Evett to Mount Shasta before he goes out on his European tour opening for Joe Satriani and Steve Vai!

Tue, May 277 - 9 PMAmericosmos

Matt Venuti is a multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter and national touring artist known for creating soul-stirring acoustic and electronic music with innovative instruments that he was among the very first to explore. His AmeriCosmos multimedia performance includes an evocative live music soundtrack for stunning original visuals captured by Matt himself, as well as an excursion into Space, courtesy of NASA and the Webb Telescope.

Sat, May 318 - 9:30 PMRaf & Pi - In The Soup

Thought provoking solo woman performance art from Spain... Physical theatre, dance, aerials. Live artcraft projections.

Fri, Jun 67:30 - 10 PMSundown Poachers-JCA Big Summer Fundraiser for Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre

Please join JCA's big fundraiser for the Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre Scholarship Fund, featuring the Sundown Poachers. We are selling Raffle tickets as well!

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Pre-announcements

Fri, Jun 137 PM

The Secret Garden MSCT spring play

Sat, Jun 143 PM

The Secret Garden MSCT spring play

Sat, Jun 212 PM

Around the World in Dance - COS Theatre

Sat, Jun 217 PM

Around the World in Dance - COS Theatre

Fri, Jun 278 PM

New Age Phonograph

Sun, Jun 297:30 PM

Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters

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JCA Fundraiser for Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre

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with over $2000 in prizes!
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  Jefferson Center for the Arts
  1124 Pine Grove Dr
  Mount Shasta, CA 96067