Outdoors
Friday, February 9, 2024
Humboldt Marble Weekend Clicks Off Tonight
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Humboldt Marble Weekend, Feb. 9-11, brings together artists and collectors to celebrate contemporary marbles and marble hunting. Festivities kick off Friday, Feb. 9, with the Marble Makers Ball at the Glass Garage (215 C St., Eureka), where more than 20 glass artists will collaboratively create a marble to be exhibited at the Clarke Historical Museum, and attendees can enjoy a vegetarian chili feed and beverages for purchase (free admission). Activities continue Feb. 10-11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wharfinger Building ($5, free for 12 and under) with glassblowing demonstrations, meet the marble makers, see glass art and more. The fun culminates on Sunday, Feb. 11 with a 50-marble token and scavenger hunt valued at over $10,000 starting at noon at Clarke Plaza.
The whole weekend is a perfect outing for families. Find more details at humboldtmarbleweekend.com.
The whole weekend is a perfect outing for families. Find more details at humboldtmarbleweekend.com.
Friday, November 3, 2023
Walk with Centro del Pueblo
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 4, is Centro del Pueblo's Annual Walk: Celebrating Ancestors and Championing Our Future. The walk, which goes from Fortuna to Eureka, starts at 5 a.m. at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Fortuna. The procession will make its way to Old Town, Eureka, where it will be welcomed at a Dia de Los Muertos celebration taking place there from 3 to 6 p.m. (free). The event, which was started in 2018 to protest family separation policies, now symbolizes Centro del Pueblo’s commitment to human rights and immigrant inclusivity in Humboldt.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Photos: Under the Canopy
Posted By Mark Larson on Wed, Nov 1, 2023 at 4:50 PM
Walking “Under the Canopy” and the Redwood Skywalk in Sequoia Park on Saturday led me to a group of Maker’s Apron Creative Reuse artists creating a sidewalk art installation lasting for a very short time and made from compostable plant materials in. Their goal — educate people about the “4 R’s” of waste reduction: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot (think composting).
“Our hope is to get people thinking about waste,” said artist and Maker’s Apron director Kati Texas. “If we can get their attention with something beautiful, then we can talk about the materials making up that beautiful thing.”
The artists began creating their ephemeral work at 9 a.m, by placing seeds, flowers, vegetables and vegetation (no poison oak leaves in sight) into intricate mandala designs. At noon, the designs were photographed, swept up and bagged for composting. Organic waste comprises 18 percent of the material found in landfills, making plant and food waste the third largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Composting at home or through local services can turn that potential harm into healthy, plentiful plant food.
Maker’s Apron has teamed up with KEET TV’s Create channel to host community art events and educate people about the “4 R’s” of waste reduction.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Photos: A Flotilla of Witches on the Bay
Posted By Mark Larson on Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 11:26 AM
A large coven of witches appeared under the Samoa Bridge on Saturday for the fourth annual Witches Paddle organized by Jody Himango and Patty Costanzo. The Dancing Magickal Witches of Humboldt County offered their lively performance first, before more than 40 witches entered the water on their stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and an inflatable raft.
The flotilla of paddling witches headed west against a stiff breeze past the Bonnie Gool dock, the Adorni Center and the Woodley Island Marina before their wind-assisted return to the Samoa Bridge boat ramp.
Himango, who lives on the Samoa Peninsula, was pleased with the number of paddlers this year. Four years ago, her local-event poster for the nation-wide Paddle event invited participants to "Take to the streets and the water. Let's demonstrate our strength and solidarity in a fun, beautiful way." Mission accomplished again in 2023, based on the turnout and the smiles on the participants’ faces. See the slideshow below for highlights of the day.
Friday, October 6, 2023
Fall Festival Fun in Fortuna
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Celebrate the best of autumn and small town living at the Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival happening this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free admission). This year’s jubilee takes place throughout Fortuna with six stops in town: Clendenen's Cider Works, Redwood Village, Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department, Rohner Park, downtown and Table Bluff Farm. Over in Redwood Village, you’ll find family-friendly activities for all ages, including music, face painting, art activities and more. There are shuttles to pick you up and drop you off at each of the six locations throughout the event. Grab your fall friends and make hay to Fortuna this Saturday for all the fun.
Friday, September 8, 2023
Cannifest this Weekend at Halvorsen Park
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Cannifest, the Cannabis Festival and Trade Gathering, is back on Humboldt’s famous and fertile soil this weekend, with loads of farmers, makers, vendors and cannabis enthusiasts hashing it out on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 at Halvorsen Park ($55-$182.42). There’s lots to see and do, so plan your strain accordingly. Meet local farmers and makers, compete in the Humboldt Grow Games, eat local food and learn from the speakers and practitioners. Musical heavy hitters include Dead Prez, Kabaka Pyramid, Don Carlos, Balkan Bump, Think X: A Tribute to Pink Floyd and a smattering of local bands and DJs keeping the vibe mellow. Ages 21 and up. Get tickets at tixr.com/groups/cannifest/events/cannifest-2023-77025.
Friday, August 18, 2023
59th Annual Klamath Salmon Festival on Saturday
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 12:32 PM
The salmon may be absent from the plates this year, but they’ll certainly be in the hearts and minds of all who attend the 59th annual Klamath Salmon Festival taking place Saturday, Aug. 19, starting at 10 a.m. at the Yurok Tribe Headquarters (free to attend). The festival’s theme this year surely makes for one heck of a party: “Celebrating Dam Removal and the Healing of the Klamath River.” This year’s event will have a parade, the Yurok Tribal Court’s Ney-puey Run, cultural demonstrations, stick game, softball and Indian card game tournaments, plus live music, kids’ activities, the Ter-ker-kue’ (valley quail) Travelling Petting Zoo Therapy Animals, an ax-throwing competition and 130 local vendors. Plus, many food options ranging from Indian taco booths to an assortment of food trucks.
Friday, August 11, 2023
Movies in the Park this Saturday
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Unpack your snacks, roll out a blanket and settle in for a free outdoor family movie night at Sequoia Park when the Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission presents Movies in the Park: The Lost World: Jurassic Park on Saturday, Aug. 12, starting at 7 p.m. (free). Watch giant CGI dinos scamper through Fern Canyon, projected across a large screen against the backdrop of the redwoods in the comfortable summer in Humboldt evening air (OK, maybe dress in layers). The fun starts with music by Radio Paradise, followed by cartoons and the feature film at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.). This is the last Movies in the Park for this year, so don’t miss out!
Friday, August 4, 2023
Northcoast Regional Land Trust's Summer Celebration this Saturday
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Come out to the Freshwater Farms Summer Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. at Freshwater Farms Reserve ($30, $25 advance, kids under 10 are free but must be registered). The Northcoast Regional Land Trust’s fifth annual benefit concert will have an old-fashioned cake walk, kids’ activities by Kids in the Hive, food and drink for purchase by the Humboldt County Cattlewomen, Los Giles, Los Bagels, Dick Taylor Craft Chocolates, Mad River Brewery and Fieldbrook Winery. Support the conservation of wild and working lands in northwestern California at this fundraiser for the Northcoast Regional Land Trust. Bring your lawn chairs (but please leave dogs at home) and settle in for an evening of great music featuring headliner Huckleberry Flint at 6:30 p.m. and opener Elderberry Rust String Band at 5 p.m. Doors at 4 p.m. Advance tickets available at givebutter.com/HuckFlint2023.
Friday, June 23, 2023
Summer Arts and Music Festival this Weekend
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Jun 23, 2023 at 6:00 AM
The Mateel Community Center is bringing the party back this weekend with its 46th annual Summer Arts and Music Festival, happening Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, at its new location County Line Ranch. The two-day celebration along the South Fork of the beautiful Eel River features huge musical acts like Ozomatli, Mike Love and the Full Circle, 420 Funk Mob, Trulio Disgracias and many more doing their thing on three stages. There’ll be no shortage of local and regional craft vendors, international food vendors, local cannabis offerings, local beer and wine, and an interactive kids’ zone. And new this year: camping! Stake out your spot in the sun and enjoy the good vibes. The Summer of You is on now. Get ticket info at summerartsandmusicfestival.com.
