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 / 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.
events
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.
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.
Leon Russell (blues/country)
What:
Leon Russell was born on April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He’s a singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. Russell attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a solo career spanning the genres of rock, blues, and gospel, Russell began his musical career at 14. Russell has played with a virtual who’s who of artists as varied as Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Spector, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and many others. His hits include songs such as, Tight Rope, A Song For You, Delta Lady, Lady Blue, Stranger in a Strange Land, Masquerade, Roll Away The Stone, Bluebird, and so many more. His Songs have been recorded, and popularized by arists such as, Willie Nelson, The Carpenter’s, George Benson, Joe Cocker, and many other’s. He continues to hold the respect, and admiration of millions of fans worldwide. Russell continues touring, often on nostalgia tours, sometimes with Willie Nelson. He now tours the world with his two daughters, Tina Rose and Sugaree Noel.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 8:30 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-826-2739 |
| Venue | Humboldt Brews |
| Cost | $30.00 |
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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.
