The last time?

Soon to join forces with the now defunct Redding Symphony Orchestra and form the North State Symphony next fall, after 98 years of music The Chico Symphony Orchestra performs its final two concerts … ever! (Please see our feature in this issue.) In conjunction with The University Chorus, the CSO’s final program consists of Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major by Schubert, and, after intermission, the monumental Mass in C Minor by Mozart. Conducted by maestro Kyle Wiley Pickett (pictured conducting the CSO). Tickets: $16, general; $13, seniors; $12, students and under 24; add $2 at the door. Box office: 898-5791.