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Vidagua CD Release
Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. Reggae-meets-Latin bilingual vocal duo Vidagua is celebrating the release of a self-titled CD. theredfoxtavern.com. 269-0282.
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Mechanical Menagerie
Today, 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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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.
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The Finals
Today, Tomorrow, 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.
Jazz Pianist Randy Porter
What:
Randy Porter is an Oregon resident well known for his fine jazz piano performance. Porter did not receive formal musical instruction until high school and he credits the late Dr. Frank Marks at Humboldt State University for his classical training and musical inspiration. Porter has a refined understanding of improvisation and the spontaneous communication among musicians. Lynn Darroch of The Oregonian describes Porter as “knowledgeable, inventive and sophisticated…with a remarkable sense of time and gorgeous keyboard facility…”
Porter has performed with jazz greats Art Farmer and Wynton Marsalis and toured with the Charles MacPherson Quartet in China and Italy. He has appeared as featured pianist with the Louisville Symphony and Cleveland Chamber Orchestras. His varied musical experiences include the Hollywood Bowl and the Monterey and San Jose Jazz Festivals.
Doors open at 7:15 pm. Concert time is 8:00 pm at the Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main Street in Fortuna. Ticket prices are General Admission $8; Students and Seniors $6. Tickets are available at Green’s Fortuna Pharmacy in Fortuna, Fortuna Music Mart in Fortuna and Eureka; Becker’s Insurance Agency in Ferndale, Berliner’s Cornucopia in Eureka and at the door. General information 682-6092; for ticket information call 768-3118.
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| Dates | |
| Time | 8 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-768-3118 |
| Venue | Fortuna Monday Club |
| Cost | $8.00 |
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Mechanical Menagerie (Today)
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.
