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Mechanical Menagerie

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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

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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. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.

music

Moksha

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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.

art

Jesse Allen Opening

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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.

The Phoebes

What:

     Mosgo’s in Arcata proudly presents The Phoebes, performing on Saturday, March 20, from 8-10 p.m.. The cover charge is $5 general admission and $3 for students. The Phoebes are an eclectic music group from Humboldt County. The group’s acoustic sound is rooted in folk and popular music and features distinctive vocal harmonies. Their repertoire includes original material and songs from myriad songwriters and performers. The band members have diverse musical backgrounds, giving the group its unique sound. The group’s co-conspirators are Chris Cooper, bass guitar, Kristin Kirby, guitar, mandolin and vocals; and Katrina Haeger, vocals and guitar.

      Katrina graduated with a music credential from Humboldt State University. Besides having a musical theater background, she has also performed and recorded with numerous jazz, folk, and classical groups around California and Washington. She currently teaches K-8 music in the Fortuna Elementary School District. Kristin also has a musical theatre background. She is a self-taught guitarist and mandolin player, has studied classical piano, and is a member of the Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir. She also teaches guitar. Chris played in the Long Beach-based blues band, The Confessors, with Canned Heat vocalist and guitarist Robert Lucas, and has worked with Caribbean steel pan virtuoso Enel Allert. He taught music at Bridgeville School for fifteen years

      Mosgo’s offers a great variety food and drinks including organic coffee, tea and a limited number of organic syrups, all fruit smoothies, pastries from Brio Cafe and bagels from Los Bagels, homemade signature soups, salads, and nachos. The list goes on and on.  Mosgo’s is located in Westwood Center at 2461 Alliance Road.

When/where:

Dates
Time8 p.m.
VenueMosgo’s
Cost$5.00

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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.