IF YOU WANT TO GET TO KNOW A PLACE, visit its independent bookstores. A microcosm of the surrounding community, nowhere has its finger on the pulse of its residents quite like a bookstore. Booklegger is no exception. A cornerstone (its door opens literally on the corner of Second and E streets) of Old Town Eureka, […]
Cassie Curatolo
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The Wine Cellar
CRAFT BEER AND HARD CIDER seem to be at the forefront of the libation scene here in Humboldt County. But make no mistake, there is a burgeoning wine culture tucked behind the Redwood Curtain and the Wine Cellar is an important part of it. Located in the heart of Old Town Eureka, the Wine Cellar […]
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Vintage Treasures
Ahoy, shoppers!Behold, for there was ne’er a more colorful destination than Shipwreck in Arcata. The sister site of Shipwreck in Eureka’s Old Town, this location brings vintage, handmade and modern apparel, and more to the Arcata Plaza. Even among the unique lineup of shops in Arcata’s downtown, Shipwreck is a standout. Its playful window displays […]
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Consider the Donut
IF ASKED TO NAME THE THINGS one associates with a wedding, most people would say “wedding cake.” It’s a symbolic tradition that dates back thousands of years but in the last hundred or so, wedding cakes have come to look much the same: three-tiered sponge and white frosting, topped with a plastic miniature of the […]
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From Near and Far
Formerly a Portland shop, Zumbido, buzzing with personality, opened in Old Town Eureka in 2021. Window shopping will simply not suffice (though the hand painted ceramics on display will certainly keep you occupied on the sidewalk for a few minutes). Step through the threshold and find yourself among an assortment of ethically sourced and fair […]
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Look to Your Culture
Soft spoken and silver haired Lyn Risling is many things: teacher, activist, historian, linguist, mother, grandmother and dancer, to name a few. To the larger Humboldt County community, she is most recognizably an artist. Risling’s career spans several decades, but her relationship with art and with her Native communities stems from a legacy of creators […]
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Happy Families
The Fantastic Mr. Fox The best writers of children’s books tend to come from rather curious backgrounds and Roald Dahl had that part of the CV down pat. A global traveler from childhood, through his life he crossed paths with royalty, movie stars and even 007 creator Ian Fleming. He wrote poetry, prose and screenplays […]
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More Than Skin Deep
‘Ohana Organics True to its name, this family-run, organic beauty care company brings the aloha of Hawaii here to Humboldt County. ‘Ohana Organic creates body scrubs, lotions, tattoo butters, cleansers, vegan products, salves and more. The company’s philosophy is “real ingredients for real people.” Putting theory into practice, ‘Ohana Organics grows all its own certified […]
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The Foggy Bottoms Boys
Down a winding unpaved road on the outskirts of the Victorian Village of Ferndale, you’ll find a farm nestled among many others in a verdant, fertile valley. This farm is special, though, thanks to the young couple running it. Thomas and Cody Nicholson-Stratton, the Foggy Bottoms Boys, manage and operate their family’s farm in much […]
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Wheels Up
Reviews UNITED SKATES. Following several skating families from across the U.S., HBO’s documentary United Skates looks at the role of roller rinks in black communities, framing them not only as fun places to hang out but as spaces that foster growth and a sense of belonging. United Skates is a compelling snapshot of a subculture […]
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Black History and Liberation Month
This month-long holiday is meant to remember, honor and celebrate the work that has been done and continues to be done by black people across the globe — creative, political and otherwise. At a time when the nation still questions whether the lives of black Americans matter and when their safety (not to mention social […]
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Love it or Hate it: Valentine’s Day Suggestions
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and romance that dates back hundreds of years. Once associated with the martyrdom of various Christian saints, as we well know, it is now one of the biggest grossing holidays of the year, propelled by sneaky, sneaky marketing. For most of us, Valentine’s Day is complicated. It can […]