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:
College of the Redwoods will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with its 16th Annual Festival of Hispanic Cultures on Tuesday, April 27, Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29. All activities will be held in the Lakeview Room.
On Tuesday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Guest presenter Dr. Barbara Curiel, professor of English and Ethnic Studies at HSU, presents the Morgan Spurlock film “30 Days: Immigration”. In this documentary, a man who has staunch anti-immigration views and is a member of the Minutemen, lives with a family of undocumented immigrants. There will be a discussion following the screening.
On Wednesday, April 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Dr. Lilianet Brintrup, Professor of Spanish and Literature at HSU will share her insights on California and her experiences on writing her 2009 book “Fractures in California”.
On Thursday, April 29, the Cinco de Mayo celebration begins from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring music performed by faculty and students, dance, students’ essays on the meaning of Cinco de Mayo, songs, poetry, more dance, theater performance and delicious Mexican food.
CR’s Festival of Hispanic Cultures is sponsored by the CR Spanish Department, Club de Español, and College of the Redwoods Staff Diversity. For more information, call Professor Ana María Romo de Mease at 476-4324.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 11:30 a.m. |
| Phone | 707-476-4324 |
| Venue | College of the Redwoods |
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.
