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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

Sat, Mar 292 - 4 PMJoe Craven's “Songetry; Poem to Song” - Workshop
A song writing workshop with Joe Craven.
Joe Craven Weekend
Joe Craven's “Songetry; Poem to Song” - Workshop
Sat, Mar 297:30 PMThe Hattie & Joe Show - Concert
It's a rootsy, jazzy, poppy, bluesy, worldly, folkie musical terrain covering lots of ground with twists and turns at every mile marker. It's originals and reimagined music spanning the last 100 years and it's all delivered to your musical doorstep by stunning 24 year old vocalist Hattie Craven and her award winning multi-instrumentalist, improvologist-wingnut father Joe Craven.
Joe Craven Weekend
The Hattie & Joe Show - Concert
Sun, Mar 302 - 3:30 PMMy family makes music! with Hattie & Joe Craven - Workshop
A FREE family fun event! Show up “empty handed and open minded” as Joe and his daughter Hattie will help release your creativity in a super supportive way. They will deepen our connection to spontaneity, movement and seeing the value of not being attached to the outcome when letting your creative juices flow.
Joe Craven Weekend
My family makes music! with Hattie & Joe Craven - Workshop
Sun, Mar 304 - 5:30 PMSinging Joyfully, Soulfully and Spontaneously! with Hattie & Joe Craven - Workshop
A singing workshop with Hattie & Joe Craven.
Joe Craven Weekend
Singing Joyfully, Soulfully and Spontaneously! with Hattie & Joe Craven - Workshop
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.
JCA Comedy Night - April 4th
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.
Eptás - 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.
Scottish Fish - High Energy Celtic from Boston
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
Tadaima - In Concert
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
Tadaima - In Concert
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
Tadaima - In Concert
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.
Traditional Irish music, Murray, Magill & Alderson
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
JCA Comedy Night - Six Hilarious Comics!
Sat, May 38 - 9:30 PMStarwater & Sol Sound Journey
Join Bodhi Starwater and Christopher Sol Parnell for a mesmerizing journey of sound.
Starwater & Sol Sound Journey
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
JCA Poetry Open Mic
Sun, May 187 - 9 PMThe Tannahill Weavers - Direct from Scotland
JCA presents The Tannahill Weavers, one of Scotland's premiere traditional bands.
The Tannahill Weavers - Direct from Scotland
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.
Raf & Pi - In The Soup
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Pre-announcements

Tue, May 277:30 PM
Americosmos
Fri, Jun 66 PM
JCA benefit BBQ dinner w/ Humboldt Comedy & The Sundown Poachers
Fri, Jun 137 PM
The Secret Garden MSCT spring play
Sat, Jun 143 PM
The Secret Garden MSCT spring play
Fri, Jun 207 PM
Claude Bourbon
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
Sun, Aug 246:30 PM
Salinas Road
Wed, Aug 278 PM
Object Heavy
Fri, Sep 127 PM
John Mambira Band
JCA World Music Festival
Sat, Sep 137 PM
Ramana Viera
JCA World Music Festival
Sun, Sep 147 PM
Beaucoup Chapeaux
JCA World Music Festival
Fri, Sep 197 PM
Rita Sahai
JCA World Music Festival
Sat, Sep 207 PM
tbd
JCA World Music Festival
Sun, Sep 217 PM
Cello Joe
JCA World Music Festival
Sat, Oct 187 PM
Masons Children
Sat, Nov 18 PM
Day of the Dead Masquerade Ball w/ Kangarilla
Sat, Nov 88 PM
Blü Egyptian
Tickets for all shows go on sale 30 days before the show date

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The JCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which relies on community support to continue offering its art education programs and performances. Your donations are tax deductible.

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  Jefferson Center for the Arts
  1124 Pine Grove Dr
  Mount Shasta, CA 96067