STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
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.
theater
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.
art
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.
events
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.
What:
Arcata Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Spotlight on Success Tuesday, May 18, at Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St in Arcata from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost is free with classy dance music by Magnolia.
SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS is AEDC’s annual celebration of Small Business.In keeping with AEDC’s commitment to building and celebrating a strong economic development community, the event has become a celebration of AEDC business success stories, and a celebration of our community partners. Previous events have seen recognition of businesses such as Mary Keehn of Cypress Grove Chevre as Small Business Owner of the Year; and Nor-CAN’s award for businesses that support local non-profits. This year AEDC will share the Spotlight with North Coast SBDC as they celebrate 25 years and Nor-CAN as they present their award “Non Profit Leader of the Year” to Sharyn Harper from Humboldt Domestic Violence Services.
AEDC was created in 1978 by a group of Arcata business and community leaders to help grow the city’s economy through assistance to local businesses and homeowners. Today, AEDC is a 501c3 non-profit organization that makes capital available to borrowers in a six county region who don’t have access to funds from traditional sources.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 5 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-822-1220 |
| Venue | Arcata Theatre Lounge |
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.
