theater
The Finals
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.
upcoming
STAFF PICK / music
Opiuo
Today, 9 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 Eighth St. Mazzotti’s Arcata, former home of Brewin’ Beats and Cafe Tomo, relaunches as a music venue Thursday with a show featuring Australian “funkadelic hippo hop monkey crunk” electro artist Opiuo. Be prepared to dance. $12. 822-1900.
music
Moksha
Sunday, 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Five-piece kick-ass, funk rock band that lets loose in a not-so-spiritual fashion. $10. 822-1220.
events
Mechanical Menagerie
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.
Mark Twain: Traveling
What:
Mark Twain (real name: Samuel Langhorne Clemens) lived from 1835 to 1910 and is the noted author of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The year 2010 marks the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death (April 21, 1910). Although it has been 100 years since he spoke out against bigotry, racism, and hypocrisy, he is still widely read and quoted daily around the world. Perhaps the most perpetually relevant American author, Twain resonates with readers because he knew human nature - its good side and its bad side. Upon his death he was lauded as the “greatest American humorist of his age” and William Faulkner called Twain “the father of American literature”.
The iconic author and personality along with his wit, wisdom, humor, and hyperbole will come to life in Mark Twain: Travelingon stage at the Arcata Playhouse on Saturday, May 1 at 8:00 p.m.This one-person performance, created and performed by New York City actor and Twain scholar Cal Pritner, is a mostly comic, occasionally serious work that celebrates Twain’s decidedly irreverent thoughts on the people he met and the places he saw in a lifetime of world travel. Pritner has performed Mark Twain: Traveling all across the country to rave reviews and now returns to the Arcata Playhouse to give us a chance to join in the celebration of this exceptional American figure. Tickets are $15 general & $10 students and seniors and are available at Northtown Books, online at brownpapertickets.com or by calling (707) 822-1575. The Arcata Playhouse is located at 1251 9th Street in Arcata in the Old Creamery Building.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 8 p.m. |
| Phone | 000-000-0000 |
| Venue | Arcata Playhouse |
| Cost | $15.00 |
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Mechanical Menagerie (Tomorrow)
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.
