theater
Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
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Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Access Humboldt Community Media Center, Eureka High School, Eureka. Two-hour workshop offers insight on how to create different moods with light, including using backgrounds, understanding color temperature, and using different gear to create different effects. With cinematographer Landy Hardy. $20. www.accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
STAFF PICK / music
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
What:
Humboldt State University’s Reese Bullen Gallery presents The Art of Brian Sproul, February 19th through March 12th with an opening reception on Thursday, February 18th from 4-6pm. The public is invited to attend this free, catered event.
Artist Brian Sproul, a long time resident of Arcata, died in 2008 leaving the contents of his home, self-titled The Horrible Spiders Gallery, to the Art Department at Humboldt State University. This exhibit, developed by the University’s Museum and Gallery Practices program, combines the art of Brian Sproul with photographs of Sproul’s home by Nicole Jean Hill and Allyson Riggs. His art, while sometimes dark or unsettling is quite moving. Sprouls aunt, Carol Pechler, remarked about his art, Hed want us to face the ugly of some human behavior, not to deny it. Hed want us to find release in humor and creativity and to share those experiences with others. Brian Sproul is remembered fondly by friends in the community for his wit and intelligence. Evidenced in his art, many of his creations are decidedly tongue-in-cheek, as his brother, Richard Alwine described, A lot of his work was done as a joke or to push peoples buttons, but mainly to entertain Brian. On a cautionary note, a number of pieces on exhibit feature adult themes and may be inappropriate for some viewers.
This exhibit provides viewers with an opportunity to see Sprouls work, to learn more about this prolific local artist, and to honor his memory and life. The Art Department at Humboldt State University is honored to be the recipient of his work, a selection of which will be added to the Permanent Collection of Art at the University. The Brian Sproul Estate also gave the Art Department a very generous gift that will benefit students for years to come. The Art Department is most grateful to Brian Sproul and his family for remembering HSU with this bequest.
The Reese Bullen Gallery is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between the hours of 12-5pm; Thursday 12-7pm; Friday 12-5pm; and Saturday 10am-2pm. The Gallery is situated in the HSU Art Building, located directly across from the Van Duzer Theatre. On campus parking is available at dispensers on Harpst Street, just off of L.K. Wood Blvd. Parking meters are available throughout campus, including B Street.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 4-6 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-826-3629 |
| Venue | Reese Bullen Gallery |
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
