STAFF PICK / theater
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.
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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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Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Access Humboldt Community Media Center, Eureka High School, Eureka. Two-hour workshop offers insight on how to create different moods with light, including using backgrounds, understanding color temperature, and using different gear to create different effects. With cinematographer Landy Hardy. $20. www.accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
STAFF PICK / events
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.
What:
The Redwood Empire Quilters Guild announces its 2011 “Heart of the Redwoods Quilt Show”. It will be held at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in Eureka, CA on Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission for a weekend pass is $8/Adults, $6/Seniors and $4 for children 6-12.
Over 300 quilts and quilted items will be on display with selected quilts for sale. Vendors and the guilds own Marketplace will be selling textile themed items, handmade gifts, sewing notions, etc. The Truffle Opportunity Quilt winner will be announced on Sunday, July 17th. Free parking, door prizes and food concessions will be available. For further information check our website www.reqg.com or call Susie Freese at 707-445-5844.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | various |
| Phone | 707-445-5844 |
| Venue | Redwood Acres Fairground |
| Cost | $8.00 |
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.
