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2ND PLACE: Feather Falls Casino 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville, 533-3885 3RD PLACE: Rolling Hills Casino 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, 528-3500
Karaoke night 1ST PLACE: Madison Bear Garden 316 W. Second St., 891-1639 Karaoke night at the Madison Bear Garden—known fittingly as Bear-e-oke—has become a Monday-night institution, not just for its awesome location on the Bear’s expansive patio, but for the wide range of participants, from karaoke ringers to firsttimers operating on pure liquid courage. Whether you’re a singer or just a spectator, it’s guaranteed to be a great time.
2ND PLACE: Maltese Bar & Taproom 1600 Park Ave., 343-4915 3RD PLACE: Studio Inn Lounge 2582 Esplanade, 343-0662
Local comedian 1ST PLACE: Chris Bobertz As suggested by the tagline on his Facebook page, “Will travel, will tell jokes for food,” Chris Bobertz is a local comedian willing to put in the miles, and the work, to get the laughs. Wearing a hoodie—typically hood-up—and a disarming smile, Bobertz’s self-effacing jokes based on his experiences
as a father and otherwise average guy are above-average hilarious, and have made him a perennial favorite at comedy shows in Chico and beyond.
2ND PLACE: T.J. Hudson 3RD PLACE: Steve Swim
Local music act 1ST PLACE: Defcats For the second year in a row, the Defcats have been named Chico’s Best Local Music Act. The Defcats cover everyone from the Doobie Brothers to the Stray Cats and have played venues large and small. The six-piece composed of veteran musicians strives to get people’s feet tapping and voices singing along—and clearly it’s working.
2ND PLACE: Smokey the Groove 3RD PLACE: Spy Picnic
Local visual artist 1ST PLACE: Christine Mac Shane An accomplished artist for more than two decades, Christine Mac Shane has made a name for herself as a television host. She’s also left her mark on Butte County, often through murals. She now offers classes and art parties at her Studio 561 in Chico, which attracts novices and experienced painters alike. “Her heart is the right place, and she helps folks feel free to be themselves,” one student says. “She encourages and empow-
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