art
Jesse Allen Opening
Today, 3-9 p.m. Earth Gallery, 436 maple lane, Garberville. Collection of hand pulled prints from the ‘60s to late ‘90s. www.facebook.com/earthgallery. 923-1121.
upcoming
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
Tomorrow, Sunday, Monday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. www.KineticGrandChampionship.com. 889-3024.
STAFF PICK / music
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.
theater
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.
Harold Murrish Memorial Poker Tournament
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Harold Murrish Memorial Hold Em Poker Tournament At Mateel April 11th
This Sunday, April 11th, the Mateel Community Center in Redway will host a night of gambling fun at the 3rd annual Harold Murrish Memorial Hold Em. A favorite tournament on the local Texas Hold Em poker circuit, the Harold Murrish Memormial Hold Em offers participants the opportunity to test their skills against many of the best local card players, including two-time reigning champ, Don Murrish. The tournament honors the many contributions of Harold and Helen Murrish, two important community supporters and proceeds will benefit the many diverse programs of the Mateel Community Center.
Buy-in for the Texas Hold Em poker tournament is $75 per participant with an opportunity for a second $50 buy-in after the first elimination round. Buy-in comes with free drinks and gourmet finger foods. Three winners will take home great prize packages, copious bragging rights, and have their names added to the new Harold Murrish Memorial Hold Em winners plaque in the Mateel office. Additionally, the top winner will receive an engraved bracelet to commemorate their championship in the 2010 event.
Doors open at 6:30pm and games start promptly at 7:00. Space is limited to 50 players and interested participants are encouraged to contact the Mateel office ASAP to sign up in advance. Sign-ups will also be taken at the door if space is still available on the day of the tournament. This tournament is open to those 18 and over only. Stop by the Mateel office in Redway or call 923-3368 for additional info and don’t miss this chance to test your poker skills while supporting the programs of the Mateel Community Center this Sunday, April 11th.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 7 p.m. |
| Phone | 000-000-0000 |
| Venue | Mateel Community Center |
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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.
