Reggae Rising is planned for the first weekend in August, same as last year, and the same as Reggae on the River before it. According to Mateel board member Garth Epling, the main sticking point in negotiations regarding the lease for Dimmick Ranch was the fact that “the Mateel wants to preserve its ability to put on a local festival using the Reggae on the River name.” As a result of the negotiation breakdown, the warring parties seem to be opting for what the Mateel’s lawyer, Bill Bragg, describes as “the nuclear option.” Well, I guess that’s one way to achieve peace.
New CDs from Vidagua, Side Iron, Johnny Render, Martin and Blades, plus Bob D’s birthday and radio news
Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers, plus Ryan MacEvoy, Broken Water and music for a black sun
Patti Smith, plus The Black & White Ball, Carrie Rodriguez, fake Beach Boys and pilfered keys
Music for a quasi-Mexican holiday, plus jazz, folky Cars, and The Shondes
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free / 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 / 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.
STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Student designed and produced clothing. Fundraiser for Arcata Arts Institute. $35/$25 students. artsinstitute.net. 822-1220.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad.
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