STAFF PICK / music
Today, 5-8:30 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, Blue Lake. Featuring performances by The Trouble, The Rezonators, Kulica, Jan Bramlett, Jeff Kelley, Patrick Cleary, Marty L’Heralt and Jeff DeMark. www.chrisparreira.com. 668-4151.
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.
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.
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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.
What:
Baba Jamal Koram, a master storyteller in the African-American folklore tradition, and the North Coast Storytellers will perform Saturday, January 16, at 7:00 pm at the Arcata Presbyterian Church at 11th and G. “Tell Me A Story” is sponsored by the Ink People Center for the Arts. Koram is distinguished in upholding storytelling traditions in a broad spectrum of cultures, from academic settings to youth programs. He is also an advocate for drumming, saying “The stronger the drumming, the stronger the culture.”
According to local storyteller, Dan O’Gara, “Baba Jamal Koram is one of the finest storytellers in America for any audience.” Koram, who will be telling at local schools, reveals connections between African traditions and the African-American experience with his stories that come from different cultures and lands. Rhythm and movement spill from his energetic performances where he tells Anansi tales, Brer Rabbit stories, personal recollections and fables. He will also tell stories honoring Martin Luther King.
The North Coast Storytellers include Anita Punla, Carol Larsen, Dan O’Gara, Seabury Gould, Ali Freedlund, Ross Mackinney, Charlene Storr, and Aaron Garrett. The first hour of the performance will be stories told by the North Coast Storytellers; the second hour will feature Jamal Koram.
Tickets are available at the Ink People Center for the Arts, The Works in Eureka and Arcata, and the Trinidad Trading Company. Tickets will also be available at the door. General admission is $10; $5 for kids under 15. For more information, call Dan O’Gara at 677-3840.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 7 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-677-3840 |
| Venue | Arcata Presbyterian Church |
| Cost | $10.00 |
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.
