Robbie Givens Superb Skate Shop owner, shredded on over to talk with Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Robbie shares about Superb Skate Shop, why they are excited to be in Downtown, how skate culture is a fun and healthy way to be active in the community and the opening of the brand new Redding Skate Park. Superb Skate Shops is one of the newest businesses in Downtown. Superb sells, repairs, cre...
Apr 27, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Redding Mayor Kristen Schreder, stopped by to talk with Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Kristen discusses the future of Downtown Redding, current projects and development, and developing arts and culture. Kristen was elected to the City Council in 2014, this is Kristen's second time serving as Mayor. Learn more about Mayor Schreder by visiting https://www.cityofredding.org/city-council/kristen...
Feb 25, 2022•16 min
Steven Major, owner of Simple Living Co . , joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. Simple Living Co. creates sustainable, organic, eco-friendly products for personal care ( moisturizers to toners & serums), to home care (plant based laundry, dish, and hand soaps). Steven shares about the creation of Simple Living Co. with his wife Sarah, the sustainability of using organic local and North State ingredients...
Jan 12, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Erin Resner, current Council Member and former Mayor, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Erin shares about her year as Mayor for the City of Redding from her favorite moments to raising a family and shares her optimism for the future of our community. Erin Resner was elected to the City Council in 2018 for a four year term learn more about Council Member Resner by visiting https://www.cityo...
Dec 23, 2021•19 min
Karlo Henry, creator of The Art Hunger, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. Karlo shares how The Art Hunger returns to the IOOF Hall 1504 Market Street for the Art Hunger Winter Gallery and Workshop December 3 - 23. Over the 2021 summer, Viva Downtown and The Art Hunger partnered up for a three month Summer Art Gallery that featured over 80 + local artists each month from June - September. We look forward ...
Dec 08, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Debra Fox, President of Kool April Nites, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. Debra shares how the Shasta Classic Car Club and Kool April Nites will help light up Downtown Redding’s Christmas Tree in a Classic Christmas Show and Shine to kick off the Holiday Season. At 4 p.m. thirty classic Decorated Cars will be on the reopened Market and Yuba Streets leading up to the official Lighting at 7 p.m. Kool Apr...
Dec 02, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Amanda DeOcampo, The Redding Planner, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Amanda invites you to support Downtown Redding Businesses with the Downtown Passport for Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2021. The Downtown Passport was created in partnership with Healthy Shasta and 26 Downtown businesses that are excited to kick off the Holiday Season and promote walking in Downtown. You can f...
Nov 27, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Suzanne Russell, the owner of Carousel, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Suzanne shares about Small Business Saturday November 27, 2021. Small Business Saturday is a national push to support local businesses; learn how you can participate to support our local businesses around Downtown and check out the exciting Small Business Saturday event from 12 – 5 p.m. at The Park, Redding’s Food T...
Nov 24, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Adrienne Celli, Cedar Crest Brewing Bar Manager, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Adrienne shares about Cedar Crest Brewing's upcoming events, seasonal beers and renovations for a new Kitchen at their Downtown location 1457 Placer Street, at Cascade Square. Cedar Crest Brewing features exceptional craft beer in a space handcrafted for connection. The tastings rooms in Redding and Red Bluf...
Oct 28, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8
James Mazzotta, owner of Enjoy the Store and in-house marketing director of Enjoy Magazine, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode James shares what to expect at Enjoy the Store's brand new location 1261 Market Street, activating the former BoardMart. We also celebrate Enjoy Magazine's 15th Birthday since being published. Enjoy is a free lifestyle magazine distributed throughout Northern Califo...
Oct 04, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Downtown Discussion- Nick Brown, Director of Riverfront Playhouse’s production of Clue, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Nick shares what to expect for the official inaugural production and his directorial debut at Riverfront Playhouses new location on 1950 California Street. Clue opens September 17, 2021 and runs through October 2, 2021. https://www.riverfrontplayhouse.net/play/Clu198037...
Sep 15, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Redding Beer Week 2021 has arrived in the Redding Cultural District! Erick Mattson, of the Redding Rodeo Association joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode, Mattson updates us on the breweries, businesses and activities to look forward to during Redding Beer Week, August 20 - August 28. Purchase tickets to the opening ceremony and learn more about the upcoming event at https://www.reddingrodeo....
Aug 14, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
07/23/2021 Downtown Discussion- Silas Lyons, Executive Editor of the Record Searchlight, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Silas shares some of his favorite Downtown Stories and what Record Searchlight is working on as Newspaper Media transitions. The Redding Record Searchlight is a newspaper serving Redding, California. It has a daily circulation of about 30,000 and hosts a Redding news W...
Jul 24, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
THIRD EPISODE: DOWNTOWN DISCUSSION - “Downtown to Diestelhorst Biking and Pedestrian Trail Grand Opening July 15, 2021: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.. Executive Director of Shasta Living, Anne Thomas, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the third episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode learn about the new addition to the Redding Cultural District with the grand opening of the Downtown to Diestelhorst Bike Trail, future bike sharing opportunities, and the...
Jul 02, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Executive Director of the Shasta Historical Society, Heather Farquar, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the second episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode we discuss the incredible work of the Shasta Historical Society and learn more about how they have revamped and transitioned their education and enrichment programs during this last year of the Covid19 shutdowns. Shasta Historical Society is committed to the education and enrichment of ...
Jun 10, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Jake Mangas, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher, for the inaugural Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the role that The Chamber of Commerce and DCI will play in the development of Redding’s Tourism for the next five years. The Downtown Discussion is a podcast that focuses on the people who enhance Downtown Redding through social, cultural, and economic development.
Apr 30, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
