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Theater Today: Sunday, April 5
From Beirut to Havana, and despite all efforts of the forces of cruelty and darkness, He is risen. As before, so again. For those of you looking for something secular to enjoy on this ancient…
Music Tonight: Saturday, April 4
Another free Shanty show on the docket tonight at 8 p.m., with three punk bands from Redding in the Swan Room spotlight. Don’t Care, Furlough Fridays and The Wokemen are all bringing the fury, but…
Music Tonight: Friday, April 3
Two shows in Arcata tonight, both featuring veteran acts from either here or abroad, both going down at 8 p.m. Let’s dig further. At the Wild Hare, you will find the local flavors of Barking…
Music Tonight: Thursday, April 2
The Redwood Jazz Alliance presents another promising show at the Arcata Playhouse tonight at 8 p.m. Allison, Cardenas & Nash is a trio of musicians who play bass, guitar and saxophone respectively without the assistance…
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Robert (Bobby) Francis Coppini
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