events
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.
art
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.
music
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.
STAFF PICK / music
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.
What:
When autumn comes to Arcata, Pastels on the Plaza returns to Humboldt County.
Artists gather on the first Saturday of October every year to lend their talent for the day. Each artist creates an original piece of art representing a business sponsor. Artists, businesses and children are what this day is all about.
Some are experienced artists; others are just beginning to express themselves through drawings, paintings, or sculpture. Their sponsors are local businesses, corporations, schools, service clubs and “patrons of the arts.”
We serve over 1000 children locally each year,” said Kathy Montagne, Executive Director of Northcoast Children’s Services. These are challenging times for families and children, the funds raised from this event support our programs for young children.
The Farmer’s market enhances our annual event. The day is full of color, music, food, friends and the fun—something to look forward to each year.
The way it works…
businesses “buy” a square for $100 or $200. Artists sign up for the event. Some businesses and artists will agree to work together, but for the majority, we match up artists and businesses a few days before the event. We provide the pastels and a square of cement. At 8:00 on Saturday morning, artists show up to start drawing. After their art is complete, we host a reception for them and their sponsors at the Plaza Grill. Within a month both artists and sponsors receive a photo of their artwork to treasure for the next year.
For additional information regarding Pastels, please call 707-822-7206 and ask for Kathy or Gwenda.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 8 a.m. |
| Phone | 707-825-1302 |
| Venue | Arcata Plaza |
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.
