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 | Feb. 9Miracle SchmiracleWhale tale flops, but superhero Chronicle kicks serious butt |
 | Feb. 2Danger AboundsFrom Freud’s method to speedboats, wolves and a ledge, it’s a perilous week at the movies |
 | Jan. 26Sweet, Serious, Smart and SilentThe Artist, Haywire soar but Underworld Awakening snoozes |
 | Jan. 19Angry Parents, Yes, Gospel Goodness, No |
 | Jan. 12Secret Agent ManOldman shines in Cold War spy flick, Marilyn gets wasted and the Devil says ‘boo’ |
 | Jan. 5Gift HorseSpielberg turns off his computers and gets back to storytelling |
 | Dec. 29, 2011Film FestivusFrom Cruise to tattoos, Tintin to aliens, here’s your holiday movie grab bag |
Dec. 22, 2011Ho Ho HolmesSherlock sequel improves on the formula, and Charlize shows her dark side |
 | Dec. 15, 2011You’ve Been WarnedSitter brings the sex, drugs and chuckles, but New Year’s Eve is simply awful |
 | Dec. 8, 2011Sparkling SheenCharlie’s dad and brother craft a poignant tale of pilgrimage, companionship and loss |
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Changing Modern Dance: One Minute at the Time
23 Dances / 23 Minutes
And the Beat Goes On
Cupid’s Coquettes: a burlesque event
Recent filmland
Feb. 2
Danger Abounds
From Freud's method to speedboats, wolves and a ledge, it's a perilous week at the movies
Jan. 26
Sweet, Serious, Smart and Silent
The Artist, Haywire soar but Underworld Awakening snoozes
Jan. 19
Angry Parents, Yes, Gospel Goodness, No
Today
Open Celtic Music Session
music / 3 p.m. Cafe Veritas/Mosgo's, 180 Westwood Center, Arcata. Informal monthly gathering of musicians playing Irish and other Celtic music. Hosted by Seabury Gould. seaburygould.com. 845-8167.
Nonviolence Action Camp
etc. / 10 a.m. Chinmaya Mission near Piercy. Weekend-long direct action orientation features workshops, role playing, seminars, ceremonies and field trips. Bring food, bedding, warm clothes, signs, banners, bikes, drums, acoustic instruments. Pre-register. saverichardsongrove.org. 932-5898.
Audubon Society Field Trip
outdoors / 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center off Hookton Road. Leisurely, two- to three-hour trip intended for people wanting to learn birds of Humboldt Bay area. 822-3613.
Look Back in Anger Matinee
theater / 2 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.
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