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.
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
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.
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.
theater
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.
What:
All day performances, shopping, free drumming workshop, live music and more.
Fun for dance fans of all ages, featuring local and out of area guest performers.
Information: call 616-6876 or visit www.redwoodcoastbellydance.com
Our 2010 Local Performers include:
Shoshanna & Ya Habibi Dance Company from Arcata, CA
Kali Shakti (new dancer to Arcata) and her new group Devi Leela
Beat Vixens, Karmaja Tribal, Glitzy Dames, Rasheika & The Hip Mamas, and more!
And many dancers from the Garberville area including Onyx Moon Belly Dance, Alana, Rockin’ Rubies, and more!
The event also features:
DELICIOUS Middle Eastern food by Kabul Bazaar…. sooooooooo wonderfulHenna artistry by Ildiko CziglenyiFree Drumming Workshop with Ray Dowler from Santa Cruz on Sunday at 11:00Live music by local band MUSAIC featuring Middle Eastern and Balkan tunes on Sunday at 3:30Vendors with wonderful things from around the globe, including SEVERAL designers with stylish women’s fashions that are really coolFashion Show!A Free Belly Dance class for children and one for everyone!
Our superstar guest artists this year are (photos attached):
PRINCESS FARHANA of Hollywood, CA, www.princessfarhana.com
Acclaimed international dancer Princess Farhana has performed, taught and written about Oriental Dance and Burlesque for nineteen years. She has appeared in Egypt, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Portugal, all over The United Kingdom, Mexico and Canada, and across the US. Named “Favorite Oriental Dancer 2006 & 2008” by The Zaghareet Magazine, Princess Farhana has been featured in numerous motion pictures, videos, television shows and dance documentaries, as well as many instructional and performance DVDs. Trained in the Egyptian style (by Raqia Hassan and Zahra Zuhair, among others) she is also known for her high-concept, theatrical fusion performances and dazzling stage presence. Her warmth, enthusiasm and adventurous spirit - on and off stage- captivates audiences and students alike.
ANDALEE of Tulare, CA, www.andalee.com
Andalee resides in California’s Central Valley where she teaches weekly classes in Tulare and Visalia, CA and is the Artistic Director of the Eastern Sun Dance Company. She first began taking Middle Eastern Dance classes at Humboldt State University with Shoshanna in 1999 where she was already taking a myriad of dance and music classes to distract herself from her Biology major. Since then Andalee has devoted herself to the Art of Belly Dance and has studied with world renowned Dancers such as Sahra Saeeda, Zahra Zouhair, and Mahmoud Reda, in addition to traveling around the Middle East. Her extensive experience with Music gives Andalee a unique perspective as a performer and instructor making her an artist who gracefully and effortlessly embodies the music.
EMILY ALRICK of Ashland, OR, www.circustribal.com
Emily is a professional performer and instructor known for her crisp technique and expressive stage presence. In addition to her solo work she is also the director and choreographer of Circus Tribal Dance Company from Southern Oregon.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | noon-6 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-616-6876 |
| Venue | Arcata Community Center |
| Cost | $5.00 |
| Web site |
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.
