theater
Today, Friday, Feb. 18, 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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Feb. 18, 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Annual shindig features Pom Pom Queens of Bat N’ Rouge fame, Rutabaga Queens, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Dell’Arte, Shea Freelove, the Eye Rockestra, live and silent auction and is hosted by Bob Ornelas. Bring a donation for Food for People. $15/$25 a pair. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
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Today, 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Gathering of local and Bay Area puppeteers including Lush Newton, James Hildebrant, Sean Powers, Mark Dupre and Issac Bluefoot. Presented in a cabaret format with live music by Tim Gray and Jill Petricca. $10/$8 students and seniors. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.
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.
What:
The Ferndale Repertory Theatre will present Celebrate America! its annual patriotic salute to the USA on Friday, July 4th at 3pm at the theatre in Ferndale.
Featuring:
The Scotia Band under the direction of Michael McClimon
The Chameleon Singers directed by Betty Diehl
Ferndale Repertory Performers: Marilyn McCormick & Renee Grinnell
Celebrate America! is one-of-a-kind—a toe-tapping, rousing celebration of America and all its majesty.
This year, with the addition of an exciting slide presentation, hosts Marilyn McCormick and Renee Grinnell will be your tour guides as we criss-cross through time exploring American modes of transportation.
Early reservations are suggested as Celebrate America! is always SRO! Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children under 16. Call 786-5483 to reserve your seats today.
Economy got you down? Not to fret. The Rep has planned that family vacation for you—this year there is no need to travel any further than Ferndale CA. Also on the 4th is the annual July 4th Parade down our Main St. which kicks off at 12noon, followed by the Ferndale Rotary Club Picnic on the Green at Town Hall Park before the show—so pack up the family and make a day of it in the Victorian Village of Ferndale.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 3 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-786-5483 |
| Venue | Ferndale Repertory Theater |
| Cost | $10.00 |
| Web site |
STAFF PICK / music, dance / 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
