Kali Cozyris

The Humboldt Botanical Garden is all dressed up for the holidays and if you haven’t been to see this impressive display of native and diverse plants, there’s no better time than the holiday season. Bring loved ones out for a magical walk in the garden at night with luminaries and live music, refreshments and merriment […]

Take a break from shopping and stress and take a seat for one of the most beloved holiday family traditions, a live performance of The Nutcracker ballet. The classic story, set to one of the most recognized and beautiful pieces of classical music, takes the stage when North Coast Dance‘s The Nutcracker waltzes into the […]

The holidays are trucking along, and keeping pace with them are two local lighted parades, North Coast holiday traditions for decades. First in line is the Al Gray Electric Lighted Truck Parade in Fortuna, happening Friday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Redwood Village Shopping Center (free). All manner of mobile participants from trucks […]

Arcata trips the light fantastic this Friday, Dec. 8 when its Holiday Open House and Arts! Arcata festivities coincide from 6 to 8 p.m. on and around the Arcata Plaza (free). Arts! Arcata, of course, is the monthly walking tour that showcases local art and live music, offering snackables and beverages at participating Arcata businesses. […]

The question of the weekend is: What are you wearing? There are two fundraisers this week where the color of your attire plays a role. Whether you don a dapper black and white ensemble or put it all on red, there are two fabulous events to show off your threads and show your support. Join […]

Ferndale at Christmas is a thing to behold. The Victorian Village gets even more charming during the holidays, dressing up with decorations while brass bands and carolers stroll its quaint streets and window displays beckon shoppers. And it all gets underway this weekend with Hospitality Night Open House on Friday, Dec. 1 from 5 to […]

Easy there, Christmas. Slow your dinner roll. There’s still another holiday before we unwrap you. Here are some Thanksgiving day events where you can break bread without breaking your stride, join in warm community camaraderie and send our fishing folks off for a safe and bountiful season. In Arcata, grab your dinner plates and utensils […]

In case the early presence of glittering ornaments, tiny elves on shelves or Christmas movie marathons on not one, but two Hallmark movie channels haven’t tipped you off, the holidays are here. Ready or not, the flurry of family gatherings, face stuffing and freaking out officially begins this week/weekend. Here are some holiday haps to […]

November heralds the season of thanksgiving and celebrating the bounty of the harvest. It’s a time when families gather to cook, share meals and traditions, and express gratitude. November is also National American Indian Heritage Month and a time for honoring veterans. For the past 36 years, the Northern California Indian Development Council has sponsored […]

Nov. 11 is a day when we pause to reflect and salute the service and sacrifice of veterans on all fronts. Locally, there are several observances and tributes. Here are few where you can pay your respect. The Rotary Club of Southwest Eureka and the city of Eureka host the annual Veterans Day Observance and […]

Humboldt State University’s Center Arts program brings diverse, world-renowned performers to the area to entertain and dazzle. This season’s offerings have been impressive so far with Michael Franti and Spearhead, Emmylou Harris and Andrew Bird gracing area stages. With more on tap for the rest of the season (Bill Murray, David Rawlings, Pink Martini, anyone?) […]

As most people know, it takes more than a few rolls of paper towels to restore electricity, food, water and health to an entire region decimated by a natural disaster. The catastrophic destruction and devastation in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Maria is one of the largest humanitarian crises in history. More than a month […]