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If the sound of tattoo guns buzzing gets your blood pumping, grit your teeth for the adrenaline rush of the Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo, four days of tattoos, contests, vendors and shows happening Feb. 1-4 at Blue Lake Casino from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 1-3 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Feb. 4 ($10 daily entry, […]

How will The Shape of Water shape up? Will the wrong envelope land in the hands of the Best Picture presenter again? Will the acceptance speeches be resoundingly more political than personal? With Hollywood stars burning out faster than you can say #Timesup, you can bet there will be drama at the 90th annual Academy […]

Arcata nightlife is about to get a whole heap more fun. The Arcata Playhouse hosts a new comedy and music show, evoking the setting of a seedy cabaret nightclub with music, comedy and theater from local performers and out-of-town guests showing a whole lotta bawdy. The Papaya Lounge opens its doors for business Saturday, Jan. […]

People have strong feelings about Nicolas Cage. He’s a versatile actor with an impressive filmography. See? Feelings already. From his early films (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Valley Girl and Rumble Fish), to action hits (Con-Air, The Rock and Gone in Sixty Seconds) and a smattering of artful endeavors (Adaptation, Wild at Heart and Bringing […]

Captivating, engaging, transcendent. Butoh, the Japanese theater-dance form known for its striking visual imagery and slow, hyper-controlled movement, is disturbing and beautiful in the way that art should be. And Humboldt is fortunate to get a taste of it when the inaugural Humboldt Butoh Festival takes place Jan. 19-21 at Synapsis Nova in Old Town. […]

Two plays hit North Coast stages this week reminding us that when our morals are called into play we must answer accordingly, and if we are not careful, we learn our lessons too late. A modernized version of King Lear is up next at North Coast Repertory Theatre bringing Shakespeare’s epic tale of unchecked ambition, […]

The time is always right to do the right thing.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 15 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday to celebrate the life and legacy of the minister and civil rights leader. Locally, there are two prominent celebrations happening to commemorate his birthday, honor his vision […]

Humboldt’s biggest and best fishing contest is upon us. Humboldt Steelhead Days makes its run Jan. 13-Feb. 17 with countywide events aimed at raising awareness of the wild winter fish and its habitat and efforts to protect and preserve both. HSD is an angler’s dream with opportunities to see Humboldt’s scenic wintry beauty and the […]

“Busted down in Baton Rouge. Waiting for a train. I was feeling near as faded as my jeans…” Janis Joplin sang it into our hearts but it was another gifted artist who wrote the words. Prolific singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson (pictured), who penned and recorded other hit songs like “Loving her Was Easier,” “Help Me Make […]

It’s a new year and that means a new Library Film Series at the Humboldt County Library. The Gotta Dance: Library Film Series happening Tuesdays in January (starting Jan. 9) features classics with kick — an assortment of beloved films with all the romance and dance you can stand. And then some! Lucky for you, […]

Start 2018 off on the right foot, followed by the left, and a healthy lungful of fresh Humboldt air. You’ve got those resolutions and, whether it’s less Netflix and chill and more Nike and thrill or just taking in more of our beautiful local scenery, there are plenty of outdoor activities available. Here are two […]

2017, come on. You were supposed to be better than 2016. Sure, we had an inkling right around November that you were going to be a handful but, really, did you have to be so bad? We’re sending you on your way and setting the tone for an awesome 2018. Here are a few fine […]