theater
The Finals
Today, Tomorrow, Saturday, 8 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Students of the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre’s Class of 2011 presents seven 10-minute plays. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.
upcoming
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. www.KineticGrandChampionship.com. 889-3024.
events
Mechanical Menagerie
Tomorrow, 8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Whimsical all-ages animal-themed benefit for Nighshade Serenade. Music by Gunsafe, fire show, animal hijinx by Blue Angel Burlesque, bellydancing and silent auction. $10. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 832-8973.
art
Jesse Allen Opening
Tomorrow, 3-9 p.m. Earth Gallery, 436 maple lane, Garberville. Collection of hand pulled prints from the ‘60s to late ‘90s. www.facebook.com/earthgallery. 923-1121.
16th Annual Sand Sculpture Festival
What:
Grab your shovels and your friends and spend a fun-filled day at the beach at the Friends of the Dunes 16th Annual Sand Sculpture Festival, Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manila Dunes Recreation Area. Participation by all ages and skill levels is encouraged, and spectators are welcome.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive in Manila. Best time for spectators is from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
The Sand Sculpture Festival offers cash awards in the following categories: Best of Show, Most Imaginative, Best Youth Sculpture for sculptors 12 & under, Most Dedicated Diggers, People’s Choice, the coveted Golden Shovel award for the best business sponsored team and a Friends of the Dunes Staff Pick.
Final judging of the sand sculptures begins at 1 p.m. and winners will be announced at 2 p.m.
Proceeds benefit Friends of the Dunes’ Bay to Dunes School Education Program.
For more information, contact Friends of the Dunes at 707-444-1397 or visit www.friendsofthedunes.org
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-444-1397 |
| Venue | See Event Description |
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Mechanical Menagerie (Tomorrow)
events / 8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Whimsical all-ages animal-themed benefit for Nighshade Serenade. Music by Gunsafe, fire show, animal hijinx by Blue Angel Burlesque, bellydancing and silent auction. $10. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 832-8973.
