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44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race

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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.

art

Jesse Allen Opening

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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.

theater

The Finals

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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.

events

Mechanical Menagerie

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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.

Trinity Ballet Academy Performance

What:

Trinity Ballet of McKinleyville presents a Humboldt County holiday tradition, “A Christmas Star,” at the Eureka High School Auditorium on Saturday, December 17 at 4:00 pm.  This edifying ballet, directed by Greta Leveret, is perfect for all ages.  It tells an original story of a little girl’s dream about “the Christmas star,” and includes Trinity Ballet’s inspirational “Dances of Noel” as well as selections from the Nutcracker.  Advanced tickets ($12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children 11 and under) can be purchased at Trinity Ballet Academy, 1981 Central Avenue, McKinleyville between 4:30 and 6:30 Monday through Friday.  Tickets purchased at the door on performance day will be $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 11 and under.   Call 839-1816 for information.

When/where:

Dates
Time3:30 p.m.
Phone707-839-1816
VenueEureka High School Auditorium
Cost$12.00

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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.