Holy wow. It’s not every week that a bonafide cultural icon just twists his way into Humboldt. But, by golly, on Saturday, March 23, musical legend Chubby Checker will take the stage at Cher-Ae Heights Casino and, we’re guessing, perform “The Twist.” Geez, if he’s savvy, he’ll perform it three or four times. Why? […]
Andrew Goff
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Take The Kids Out! No, Really!
Remember when you had these damn kids and you stopped being able to go to shows? That sucked, right? I mean, you could risk taking the wee ones out for some culture, I guess. But really, what guarantees do you have that they’re not going to be scarred for life by curse words, tattoos […]
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HumCo’s Greatest Video Hits
Every once in awhile, the world peeks behind the Redwood Curtain. Sometimes they see good things.
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Discover The Absence of Warmth
At its best, Eureka’s Discovery Museum exists to challenge kids’ minds through creative play and interactive exhibits. As its website states, the Old Town kid magnet is in the business of “fostering a passion for exploration and learning.” That’s nice. But it’s not all about the kids! This weekend, the museum will assist a […]
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Eye on the Prize
With less than year left until its self-imposed Feb. 12, 2014, could be expiration date, the future of Kevin Hoover’s Arcata Eye remains undecided. Will the paper fold? Will a buyer materialize? Will it be taken over by the Plazoid masses? Time will, most likely, tell. In the meantime, we party. This Saturday, March […]
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CenterArts Announces Concert Cancelation
Press release from HSU’s CenterArts: CenterArts regrets the cancellation of the Los Lonely Boys concert originally scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 8 p.m. in the Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Henry Garza, of Texas trio Los Lonely Boys, was admitted to a Los-Angeles area hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall at the Downey […]
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Eureka Man Found Dead, Suicide Suspected
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office: On 03-01-2013, approximately 12:15 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified by a citizen that they located a male, believed to be missing person Jeffrey Panutsos in the woods near Redwood Fields, deceased. Deputies responded to the scene and the Humboldt County Coroners Office was notified. […]
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A Dumboldt Tradition
Humboldt spectacle seekers, if you’re dreading another horrendous “weak”end, well, let us confirm your fears. For ’tis the return of the Almost Annual Pun-off taking place Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. For 22 years, this annual event has admirably found ways to make lame humor benefit local nonprofits. This year’s […]
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Happening Now: Planned Parenthood Courthouse Rally/40 Days For Life Pray-In
Around 60 people gathered in front of the Humboldt County Courthouse this afternoon to show public support for women’s health rights and Six Rivers Planned Parenthood. Signs, honks and pink were plentiful. Simultaneously, across town, three members from the local 40 Days For Life campaign stood quietly in front of SRPP’s driveway praying for an […]