STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
STAFF PICK / events
Saturday, 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.
STAFF PICK / music
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
theater
Friday, Saturday, 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.
What:
The Ferndale Community Choir will present its 41st annual Spring Celebration in Song in three concerts beginning on Easter Sunday at 8:00 pm. With more than 60 singers and instrumentalists, the choir will present an eclectic selection of music ranging from “Ave Verum” written in the 14th century to “Calling My Children Home” with its roots in the bluegrass tradition. The broad range of sacred music is centered around themes of hope and renewal to usher in the season with both contemplation and celebration.
The choir, under the direction of Betty Diehl, reflects a great diversity of ages, occupations, and interests with members traveling from McKinleyville to Hydesville and points between for rehearsals in Ferndale. The accomplished Sharon Welton accompanies the choir at the piano, and Beverly Carlson will also direct. Featured in the concert are instrumentalists Pat Person on oboe, and Susan Crichton and Susan Diehl McCarthy on bells
The Ferndale Community Choir will present its first performance at the Church of the Assumption on Berding Street in Ferndale on Easter Sunday, April 24th at 8:00 pm.
The second performance will be ona Friday this year instead of the usual Saturday –Friday, April 29th at 8:00 pm at Calvary Lutheran Church on the corner of South and Prospect in Eureka.
The final performance will be given in the afternoon on Sunday, May 1st at 3:00 pm at the Ferndale Community Church at 712 Main Street in Ferndale.
There is no admission charge, and all are invited to the concerts.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 3 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-786-9756 |
| Venue | Ferndale Community Church |
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
