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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 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.
FREE Pato Banton reggae concert
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
Jimbo Scott & Yesterday's Biscuits
Sat, Apr 22Earth Day Festival
Earth Day 2023, sponsored by the Mount Shasta Ecology Center.
Earth Day Festival
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.
JCA Comedy Night with Sam Miller
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.
Anna Moss and The Nightshades
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
Blood and Bones in-person class
Wed, May 247:30 - 9:30 PMThe Suitcase Junket
“The Suitcase Junket is a master of musical imagination” ~ NPR World Cafe
The Suitcase Junket
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.
An Evening with David Arkenstone & Friends
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
Dirty Cello
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!
The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza!
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!
The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza!
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!
The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza!
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!
The Jungle Book
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!
The Jungle Book
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!
The Jungle Book
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
Alice DiMicele Trio
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
JCA comedy night with Morgan Anderson
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.
Twisted Pine
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.
Aaron Jonah Lewis
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.
Puppeteers For Fears - Cthulhu The Musical
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"100% of profits from booking fees go to funding education projects for the world's most disadvantaged children to close the global education gap."

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

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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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