Art
Monday, May 29, 2023
Photos: Kinetic Day Two (by Sea)
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Mon, May 29, 2023 at 4:58 PM
Friday, May 26, 2023
Glory Days Are Here Again
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, May 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Crowned Royal
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, May 26, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Monday, May 22, 2023
Goth Day Revisited in Ferndale
Posted By Ollie Hancock on Mon, May 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM
In the foggy Ferndale Cemetery, a darkly dressed group walked through between headstones and crypts. Veils, hats, trench coats and platform Doc Martens — you’d be forgiven for assuming there was a funeral. This grim procession was not grieving but rather celebrating Goth Day Revisited. For the second year, a gaggle of goths haunted the Old Steeple in Ferndale on May 20. (See highlights in the slideshow below.)
Inside the old church-turned-music venue, vendors showcased their creepy crafts: insects preserved in jars, stained glass, monster dolls, confections and macabre jewelry. Organizer Gini Noggle beamed at the turnout of local creators and friends, especially the furry guests from the Companion Animals Foundation.
“Hi, welcome to Goth Day. Here’s a kitten,” Noggle said, welcoming goths from all walks of life.
Kelly Sprague is a fantasy and "alternative reborn" artist who crafts eerily realistic baby dolls. Not all of them are quite human. Her table hosted baby clowns, werewolf pups, witches and mermaids. Goth Day was the first time she’s brought them out.
“The kids walk in and see them and turn around like, ‘Nope,’” Sprague said. “To me, when people tell me that they look creepy, it's a compliment. It means that I did a good job making them look real.”
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Miss Indian World Tori McConnell's Song of Gratitude
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sun, May 7, 2023 at 6:58 PM
“First and foremost,” McConnell says she wants to thank “my parents, my tribe and my amazing community.”
As Miss Indian World, McConnell, who has previously worked in the tribe’s food sovereignty division and now works with artist Julian Lang in its master apprentice language acquisition program run by the Advocates for Indigenous Californian Language Survival, may travel around the country and overseas to connect with other Indigenous communities. “I will serve as a cultural goodwill ambassador for all of Indian Country and Indigenous community worldwide,” she says. Her goodwill and spirit of cooperation already won her the additional title of Miss Congeniality. “That the majority of my fellow sisters voted for me that really touched my heart.”
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Photos: Dragging Through Time at CR
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, May 4, 2023 at 4:48 PM
Out front, where CR President Keith Flamer was awaiting the show and the arrival of his grandchildren, there were food trucks, vendors and information tables, with a campus security vehicle and staff at the entrance to the lot.
"We're in a bubble," promised performer and emcee Tucker Noir, dressed as an elf princess with a purple gown and pointed ears. In fairy godmother tones punctuated by giggles, she assured the audience the anti-drag noise was outside the bubble of the auditorium. Noir thanked CR for offering the space and for helping make the event educational. "Some of you right here in this room might not feel good about drag," she said. "And I want to say I'm glad you're here and I love you. ... We just want kids to be safe and happy."
Thursday, April 6, 2023
CA Indian Big Time & Social Gathering at Cal Poly Humboldt
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Craft Fairs and Pop Up Markets Continue this Weekend
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM
you! Thankfully, there’s an abundance of smaller craft fairs popping up all
over this weekend, where you’re (we’re) bound to find just the right gift for
everyone on your list. Here's a smattering: The Craft Fair and Gnome Adventure happens Friday, Dec. 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coastal Grove Charter School with crafts, gifts, kids activities, baked goods and warm beverages ($2 suggested entry). In
McKinleyville, head to the Wing Wonderland Holiday Market at Pierson
Park on Friday, Dec. 16, from 3 to 8 p.m. presented by Raxx on Raxx
Wings (free entry). This one’s got gift giveaways, live music, food, fire pits,
hot drinks, vendors and more. Also on tap is the Holiday Artisan Fair at
the Bigfoot Taproom, Sunday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 6 p.m., featuring local
crafters, artisans and vendors (free entry). This is a 21-and-over event.
Also in McKinleyville on Sunday, Dec. 18, is the Krampus Christmas
Faire at Six Rivers Brewery from 1 to 6 p.m. (free admission). Browse
creepy craft vendors, see the adoptable cats from Companion Animal
Foundation and get something to eat from the food trucks outside. In
Arcata, there’s the Shop Sacred Curated Holiday Artisan Market on
Sunday, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Jacoby Creek School
House (free entry) with dozens of niche vendors. In Eureka, visit the
Vendor Fair and Gift-Wrapping Event at Humboldt Grange Hall on
Saturday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a variety of vendors, a bake
sale and raffle fundraiser. And let’s not forget a not-so-small craft fair, the
45th annual Winter Arts Faire at the Mateel Community Center,
happening Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. (free entry), where you’ll find handmade artisan booths, local live
music, festive food and drink, and children’s activities, including a visit from
Santa.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Music Tonight: Wednesday, Dec. 14
Posted By Collin Yeo on Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 6:00 AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Photos: Tubas, Chocolate and a Flaming Octopus
Posted By Mark Larson on Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 10:24 AM
The first weekend in December includes the usual arts and crafts show indoors at Redwood Acres and and we came back to Old Town for Arts Alive! on a rainy Saturday evening. We found the latter was considerably enlivened by Duane Flatmo's flame-shooting El Pulpo Magnifico and its pulsating sound track. At least one person on Woodley Island, unaware of Flatmo's spectacular pyrotechnics across the Bay, called 9-1-1 to report a fire.
Our last stop was at the soft opening of the huge, newly remodeled Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate retail and production space in the old North Coast Co-op building at the corner of E and First streets in Eureka’s Old Town. The welcoming space was a popular refuge out of this rainy night as we joined throngs of people enjoying the hospitality of co-founders Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor.
