What’s happening

Sept. 12, 2010

Mason Jennings, The Shook Twins

STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Jennings blends the deeply personal insights of a poet, the political broadsides of a protest singer, and the broad musical eclecticism of a jazz musician with a rock and roller’s passion. $25/$20 HSU student. 826-3928.

Wes Green’s Backhoe Rodeo

events, outdoors, sports, for kids / 9:30 a.m. Wes Green Landscape Materials, 6360 West End Rd., Arcata. Day of backhoe obstacles, barbecue and fun. Free for spectators. $30 entry fee to compete. E-mail wesgreenlm@yahoo.com. 822-8035.

All Day Happy Hour

food / 10 a.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. $1. 822-3453.

Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk

outdoors / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Tour of the Lanphere Dunes with a trained naturalist. 444-1397.

King Range Days

events / 10 a.m. Bureau of Land Management and its partners invite you to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Range National Conservation Area. 786-5451.

Rain Harvest and Reuse

garden / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm discusses different concepts and components used for harvesting rainwater. www.822POND.com. 822-7663.

Humboldt Photography Exhibition 2010

events, art / Noon-5 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 527 Fourth St., Eureka. None. www.redwoodart.org. 268-0755.

The Blue Lake Ride

events / Noon. Blue Lake Casino. Huge motorcycle rally. Autograph signing with Kaptain Robbie Knievel. Day rides to include “Ride the Redwood Highway” and “Avenue of the Giants.” Check online for more info. blue-lake-ride.com. 668-9770.

Understanding Islam

lecture / 1-2 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. HSU’s Dr. Abdul Aziz on the fundamentals of Islam, touching on topics such as the concept of God, modes of worship, Jihad and current political and social concerns. 822-8217.

OLLI Open House

meetings / 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Humboldt State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute invites adults ages 50 and older to come meet instructors, learn about benefits of membership and enjoy good company. 826-5880.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

lecture, free / 1-3 p.m. Ink People Center for the Arts, 517 3rd St., Eureka. Learn about Chanoyu, the Japanese Tea ceremony. Guests should wear comfortable clothing, be fragrance-free and wear minimal jewelry. Everyone is welcome, but this demonstration is not recommended for small children. A nominal donation is requested. E-mail horai.center@gmail.com.

Journey of Life Through Art

art / 1-4 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Reception for artists Susan Bloch-Welliver Susan Bloch-Welliver, mixed media glass artist, Yvonne Kern, oils; and Bob & Donna Sellers, mixed media. Refreshments and a performance by Just Samba. 442-2123.

Author Katy Tahja

books / 2-4 p.m. Phillips House Museum, 7th & Union, Arcata. Katy discusses her new campus photo history book titled Humboldt State University.. www.arcatahistory.org. 822-4722.

Big Brother and the Holding Company

music / 2 p.m. The Peg House, 69501 Hwy. 101, Piercy. Summer Music Series continues with the ‘60s rock legends. Proceeds benefit music departments at both Leggett and Southern Humboldt Unified Schools. 925-6444.

Sunday Afternoon Jazz

music / 2-4 p.m. Eureka Inn. Performance in the lobby by 24/7 Jazz. 497-6093.

Science Fiction Club of Humboldt

meetings / 5 p.m. Old Town Coffee and Chocolates, Eureka. Monthly meeting. E-mail sfchum@suddenlink.net. 442-8600.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)

movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. This film is Bonafide! $5. 822-1220.

Humboldt Pride Festival Planning Meeting

meetings / 6 p.m. Umpqua Bank Plaza Conference Room, Eureka, 2426 6th Street. Regular monthly meeting. www.humboldtpride.org. 223-2591.

Deep Groove Night

music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5. 822-4766.

Whore Grinder, Embryonic Devourment, Sadistic Hallucinations, Locust Furnace (heavy rock)

music / 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. This show wins the award for best lineup based solely on band names… ever. $3. 444-1344.