According to my Facebook friends, November is about two things: mustaches and gratitude. Men, I hope you’ve been able to meet your facial hair goals. With regards to the expressing appreciation theme, here goes: Despite the onslaught of press releases relaying all the crime and horror surrounding us, the fact is, Humboldt County remains a […]
Jennifer Savage
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Before You Travel Internationally
1. The idea of traveling alone may intimidate you, and indeed you’ll find your wits, endurance and ability to maintain good humor tested. But flying solo offers benefits, too, on a soul level and on a practical one. You can ask yourself: Who am I when not responding to others? Am I the competent hero […]
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From the Hum: Friday Night’s Funtimes
Punk’s not dead! As someone who grew up in a cultural wasteland, surviving only via radio brought in from the outside world during a time when punk and new wave were still considered dangerously subversive by middle school principals and parents, the descriptions of NOBUNNY‘s show at the Ink Annex brought glee to my heart. […]
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Get Your Party On
Whether you’re giddy with the season or cranky from the cold, this week’s music offerings are worth celebrating. Even if you have to throw on an extra layer or four. Your body will combust into joyful dance frenzy Thursday night The first absolutely-must-see gig happens Thursday night when the Mediterranean-inflected, globalized electronica sound wonder that […]
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Calf Saved After Falling out of a Truck on Highway 101
Arcata Exchange owner Gene Joyce is a lot of things. Businessman. Family man. Scout leader. Member of various boards. Bat N’ Rouge player. Probably more. But today, he added another to the list: Baby cow rescuer. From Joyce’s FB page: To the person that was driving south on 101 in Arcata around noon with the […]
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From the Hum: Seriously Good Andrew Bird
The simply wonderful Andrew Bird performs in the Van Duzer Theatre tonight. Since his early days of success, Bird has continued his quirky musical odyssey tripping down his own jazz-indie-folk path without being really exactly any one of those things. He’s also a hell of a whistler. Please enjoy the above video, “Give it Away.” […]
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From the Hum: The Logger Celebrates, Sold-Out Mr. Humboldt to Live Stream, The Meat Puppets at Hum Brews, Jay Arner to Prettify the Alibi
Long live the Logger! Saturday offers a chance to celebrate one of the most exciting resurrections in Blue Lake’s history — the return of the Logger Bar. One year ago, winsome Kate Martin and her crew recreated and reopened the bar and the community leapt for joy in response. Go help them celebrate with LaPatinas […]
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From the Hum: Dick Dale Destroys Winema Theatre while Matt Beard Busts Live Art
Dick Dale and his band perform “Miserlou” aka “That song from Pulp Fiction” Tonight offers an especially cool event. As if the eardrum-destroying, genre-defining-surf-guitar-master Dick Dale at Scotia’s amazing Winema Theatre wasn’t enough, Eureka’s own AidCurrent artist Matt Beard will be live-arting the show. The artwork he creates that night will be available to the highest […]
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Brave the Elements
Crisp fall nights, increased chances of rain — this is the time of year when I once again wonder why none of Humboldt County’s many venues offer coat checks. Wouldn’t you happily pay a few dollars to leave your coat in a safe, clean spot rather than slung over the back of a chair, hooked […]
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From the Hum: Monday’s Must-See Show
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is a big, twangy ride of a good time. With washboard! There’s nothing not to like about this band. Make your Monday worthwhile by ensconcing yourself at Hum Brews for this show. Tickets are $15, music starts at 9 p.m.
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HuffPo Declares Eureka “Awesome”
Aw, this is pretty sweet. For those of you down on E-town, another piece of evidence that believers in #EurekaRising are winning: The HuffPo lists Eureka as one of the top 20 towns that soul-seeking 20-somethings must visit before they die turn 30. Those old favorite cities are boring! The thrifty (because they have to be), […]
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From the Hum: Americana vs. Country
Americana laced with pedal steel and banjo is on the menu Sunday night with the Black Lillies at Humboldt Brews. Lovely and thoughtful, both invoking melancholy and keeping it at bay, like the last leg of a long, lonely road trip. Tickets are $10, show’s 21-and-over, music starts around 9 p.m. Making for a tough […]