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.
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.
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.
What:
22nd Annual Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, March 22nd -25th.
Thursday, March 22nd
The 22nd Annual Redwood Coast Redwood Jazz Festival Kick Off Dance at the Adorni Center. Doors open at 7:00 pm and Blue Street will provide the music from 7:30-10:00 pm. There will be snacks available for purchase and a No Host Bar. Admission at the door is $8 with a 3 day festival ticket or Taste of Main Street Coupon and &10 without. You can exchange your festival ticket for a wristband at the dance. Dressy attire or period costumes are suggested.
Friday, March 23rd,
The 22nd Annual Redwood Coast Jazz Festival begins with two Free events at the Arkley Center: Opening Ceremonies 1:30-4:00 pm with music by Blue Street and the Midiri Brothers, and an evening concert by the Redwood Coast Jazz All Stars from 7:30- 9:00 pm.
Saturday, March 24th
Dance Contest at the Muni from noon to 4:00 pm. Admission is $5 without a Festival wristband. Come watch the contest and dance to the music of Stompy Jones, Glen Crytzer & the Syncopaters and Blue Street. Saturday evening is the Dance Party at the Muni from 5:30-10:30 pm. Admission without a Festival ticket is $25. New this year is the Piano Playground, 5:30-6:45 pm at the Arkley Center featuring four of our top piano players. Admission is $5 without a festival ticket.
Sunday, March2 25th
Free Hymnal at the Adorni Center with music by Blue Street and the Humboldt Harmonaires from 9:00-10:15 am. Sunday evening, the festival ends with the After Party at the Eureka Theater, 5:00-8:00 pm. Admission is $5 and there will be a No Host Bar and a catered dinner by Rita’s for $8.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | various |
| Phone | 707-445-3378 |
| Venue | Various Locations |
| Web site |
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.
