FPAE

01/05/2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

01/01/2026

New year, new goals 🎶 Whether your child wants to try a brand-new instrument or take their musical skills to the next level in 2026, our private music lessons are a great place to start. We offer personalized instruction with 30, 45, or 60 minute sessions. Click the link to get started! https://www.reddingpac.com/music/

12/29/2025

Every new year is a blank canvas—education gives students the tools to paint their future.

12/29/2025

"In addition to giving our children the science and math skills they need to compete in the new global context, we should also encourage the ability to think creatively that comes from a meaningful arts education."
~Barack Obama

12/27/2025

FPAE has coordinated fundraising for the benefit of performing arts and enrichment for local youth in the Redding community since 2006. We pursue positive impact through cultural enrichment in education, the arts, and the community.

12/25/2025

12/18/2025

RSA Choir & Dance Winter Concert

Music and dance teach discipline, confidence, collaboration, and expression and RSA students showed all of that and more. Thank you to the families and community for supporting arts education!

12/13/2025

✨ Redding City Ballet presents The Nutcracker ✨

Step into the magic of the season with Redding City Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker at the Cascade Theatre. 🎄❄️

Share in a North State tradition with this beloved, full-length ballet, performed by the only all-local Nutcracker cast in the region. This family-friendly event tells the story of young Clara Stahlbaum and her magical adventures on Christmas Eve. With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, stunning hand-crafted costumes, and enchanting choreography, this holiday classic will delight audiences of all ages.

Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Rat Queen, journey through sparkling snowflakes, and enter the Land of Sweets. From the radiant Sugar Plum Fairy to the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer, The Nutcracker is a timeless tale that captures the wonder of the season.

📅 Performance Dates & Times

🎄 Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM

🎄 Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PM (Matinee Minis + Meet & Greet)

🎄 Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 PM

🎄 Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 PM (Matinee Minis)

🎟 Tickets
$22–$36 (includes all ticket fees and taxes)
👉 Tickets available now at: https://cascadetheatre.org/performances/the-nutcracker-2/

Special Highlights:
✨ SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY: All ticket holders are invited to stay after the show for a special on-stage meet & greet with our Nutcracker characters! Sit in Clara’s magical sleigh and capture a photo that will preserve memories for a lifetime.
✨ Both matinee performances will feature a special appearance by our littlest dancers, bringing extra sparkle and delight to the stage.

Come celebrate the wonder of the holidays with family, friends, and this treasured ballet tradition!

12/12/2025

When students step into the world of theater, they gain so much more than stage experience. . . they build skills that last a lifetime.