Surprise Valley Culture and Arts - SVCA

06/10/2026

"Dust Devils" is back! Tune into KDUP 88.1 FM in Surprise Valley or online at kdup.org/listen to hear Laurie read an excerpt from geologist Joseph LeConte's journal of his trip through the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1870, "Journal of Ramblings through the High Sierras of California." LeConte, John Muir, and a collection of other travelers spent a day in August exploring Mono Lake.

You can catch this episode on Sunday, June 14th at 4 pm and again Tuesday, June 16th at 6 pm.

Thank you for supporting community radio!

06/10/2026

Come hear about restoring fish habitat at Eagle Lake on June 18 at the Senior Center in Cedarville!

06/02/2026

Check out one of the most fun and unique events in the valley, in support of the Mount Bidwell celebration this October!

06/02/2026

Coming this Friday!

05/25/2026

Join us for the opening of the new Studio 540 show, featuring local artists Jean LeGassick and Jeff Nicholson!

540 fans

Join us for a new show! Local treasures you should not miss!

Paintings by
Jeff Nicholson & Jean LeGassick

OPENING 6/5/26. 5-8 pm
show runs May 30th-June 30th

"The Pyramid Beckons"
Jeff Nicholson

05/11/2026

Did you miss the Board of Supervisors' District I debate last month? You have options! KDUP will be broadcasting a recording of the event on Sunday, May 17th and again on Sunday, May 31st at 2 PM. You may also go to our website anytime you have a hankering for hearing our candidates right here! https://kdup.org/recorded-events/ (The page includes links to the Ormat town hall meeting in March and Steve Gorzell's video recording of the debate, too.)

So many choices, brought to you by Surprise Valley Culture and Arts and KDUP, 88.1 FM and online in Surprise Valley at kdup.org.

Enjoy - and please remember to use your precious power to VOTE in the upcoming June 2nd primary.

Recorded Events: March 10, 2026 — Ormat Public Meeting:              April 30, 2026 — Modoc County Board of Supervisors, District 1 Candidates Debate:                 Steve Gorzell’s Youtube Video of the Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ2bWP3833Q

05/01/2026

Last night, our community had the chance to hear a debate among three worthy candidates to represent District I on the Modoc County Board of Supervisors. The candidates shared their goals and perspectives with a lively crowd at the Surprise Valley VFW Hall. Incumbent Supervisor Ned Coe and candidates Tanja Ramming and Edwin Allert answered community questions and shared how they would serve their constituents, if elected. Thanks to the Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Surprise Valley post for making this event possible!

You can hear the debate recording at 88.1 FM in Surprise Valley or online at kdup.org on the 3 different Sundays in May, ahead of the June 2 primary election:

May 3 @ 2 PM
May 17 @ 2 PM
May 31 @ 2 PM

The debate will also be archived on the station's website at a future date.

Get involved, get informed, and use your precious voice to vote for who will represent our district!

04/22/2026

Attention all Surprise Valley artists! Check out this wonderful opportunity!

Provides unrestricted financial support to empower artists at key career stages to strengthen artists’ long-term resilience and impact.

02/27/2026

Surprise Valley Culture and Arts - SVCA will be broadcasting this meeting LIVE on KDUP, 88.1 FM in Surprise Valley and online at kdup.org!

We will rebroadcast the recording of the meeting at 6 PM on Friday, March 13.

Whether you live in the Valley but can't make it to the meeting or are out of the area but are concerned about the potential ramifications of this proposed geothermal project in our community, we've got you covered! Tune in Tuesday, March 10th at 3 PM Pacific Time, close your eyes, and it will be like you are in the room with us!

NEW DATE—NEW LOCATION
The new date is Tuesday, March 10th and the new location is the Cedarville Community Hall (405 Bonner Street, Cedarville)