Tonight at the Jambalaya, the 10-piece Arcata-based percussive wonder Steel Standing celebrates the release of the band’s Kickstarter-funded debut CD. The very stoked band says that the first half of the night will be a “Trini”-dance party — all the best soca and calypso tunes from Trinidad. (Assuming that’s the country and not one of […]
Jennifer Savage
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From the Hum: ‘War and Peace’ at the Mateel
Tonight, the Mateel presents Immortal Technique and Brother Ali as they kick off their War and Peace tour. On Immortal Technique: He’s Peruvian out of Harlem, he has intense political views that embrace revolutionary activism and my 17-year-old son has been a fan for years now. On Brother Ali: He’s from Minnesota, he brought serious hook […]
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Shows Big and Small
Those who work in entertainment media tend to fall into one of two camps. The first camp tells people about what they already know and enjoy, the idea being that the public likes the comfort of familiarity. The second camp figures that people prefer the thrill of discovery. I’m hoping you’re adventurous types, so I’m […]
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Just the Ticket
One of the things I love most about Humboldt is how we grow talent. Case in point, Dave Fleschner, former Trinidad resident and Mack High grad. Fleschner lives in Portland, where he plays keys with the Curtis Salgado Band. He also routinely performs around the world, including with such luminaries as B.B. King, The Pointer […]
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Experience Humboldt Made, Red Carpet-Style, Sept. 7
Red carpet, local delicacies and libations? All things Humboldt? Sounds like a delicious evening, metaphorically and f’reals. Get your area pride on at the Eureka Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 7 when Humboldt Made presents a new collection of short films featuring Humboldt businesses and entrepreneurs. Audience members will recognize some names and take note of others. […]
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Colors Fly As Creamery District Readies for Fest
Colorful flags brighten the monolithic Creamery Building, trees have been transformed into something out of a Dr. Seuss book and strange geometric shapes intrigue the imagination. Yes, the Creamery District is readying for celebration! Elemental, The General and Ponche start the party tonight, then the excitement continues all weekend.
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Beauty and Suffering
Here is something I learned recently: Using your blow dryer to heat up your eyelash curler makes it work better, but you risk searing your eyelids if you go too long. This reminded me that sometimes one must suffer to be beautiful, although I imagine the French mean that in a more profound way when […]
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Creamery Fest Mural Saved From Destruction
As if Creamery Festival organizer Jackie Dandeneau didn’t have enough going on, what with preparing for the first-ever three-day celebration of the up-and-coming arts district, here was a City of Arcata worker tsk tsking the mural she and seven other artists had livened up the intersection of Ninth and L streets with. Dandeneau initially feared […]
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Brian Laidlaw Gets the Humboldt Live Sessions Treatment (VIDEO)
So maybe you didn’t follow our guidance last week. Maybe you couldn’t shake your Friday night obligations and get to the Siren Song. Maybe you did go and would be thrilled to relive the Brian Laidlaw experience. Whatever your story, this video by Chuck Johnson — part of his Humboldt Live Sessions series — follows […]
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Tom Waits sightings in Eureka! says Internet
The raspy-voiced-lyrical-genius-famed-singer-character actor Tom Waits has been sighted all over town says former journalo David Jervis says on Facebook. On the one hand, Tom Waits! On the other, maybe the guy’s just trying to have a quiet weekend, so don’t get too crazy with your stalking, fans.
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If You’re Not Having Fun, You’re In The Wrong Part Of Town
Update: Apparently not everyone remembers when Old Town was swingin’ and wild with drugs or girls (both at once must have been too much to hope for), but current excavations at old Jimmy Dunn’s, corner of 2 and D, recall those glory days. Dunn’s, some may recall, was featured in the Andy Garcia-Uma Thurman thriller Jennifer […]
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Five Things To Know Before Playing Cornhole
1. Why cornhole? Because socializing mixed with friendly competition lets some sunshine into the otherwise dark recesses of your brain — it’s science! And because tossing a sack in a hole is harder than you think, you need a challenge, and this is way less scary than skydiving. Also because you muck about on Facebook […]