Kali Cozyris

There are two types of people in the world: Those who think Revolver is the greatest album ever recorded. Period. And those who’d tattoo the track listings from Exile on Main St. on their forearms in true rock and roll fashion. You’re either in the Beatles’ or the Stones’ camp — even if you think […]

In New York City in the 1980s, one of the most influential subcultures was the drag ball scene, where African American and Hispanic gay men, drag queens and transgender women “walked” the runway, danced and strove to “pass” in competitions. These pageants came on the sequined heels of their predecessors dating back to Harlem around […]

Every year, in the heart of winter, hundreds of “perfectly normal people” take a running leap off a short pier straight into the Humboldt Bay. It’s a cold, wet and sometimes stinky endeavor. So why? Well, there’s the Bloody Mary and hot tub soak after, plus free lunch and T-shirt to take home for those […]

Activist, filmmaker/distributor, writer and speaker Jeff Dowd, inspiration for Jeff Bridges’ character in The Big Lebowski takes it easy, but he’s no slacker. The Dude’s here in Humboldt to help raise money to promote Dell’Arte’s award-winning documentary Mary Jane: A Musical Potumentary. On Friday, Feb. 10, knock down a few pins and pints (maybe a […]

In the opening number of Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent, one of the main characters asks, “How do you document real life when real life’s getting more like fiction each day?” Well, you keep it real. You do like the character eventually does — make art in the face of it. You go see art […]

If your resolutions for 2017 are to reduce stress and be healthy, few things can get you there faster than a good laugh with good friends. There are two events this weekend sure to do the trick, so grab your pals and make a night of it. Come on, get happy. After taking a hiatus […]

Campy black-and-white horror/sci-fi films of the ’50s and ’60s provide just a bit of a fright but mostly ghostly good fun. From William Castle, B-movie mogul and pioneer of the horror movie gimmick (House on Haunted Hill with Emergo! and The Tingler with Percepto!), comes 13 Ghosts (1960), a silly fright fest about a displaced […]

Not to brag, but during the winter months, Humboldt County’s gorgeous coastal rivers boast more steelhead than anywhere else in California. It stands to reason that a three-day event held four years ago in Mad River would spawn the three-month, countywide celebration that is Humboldt Steelhead Days, making its run Jan. 1 through Mar. 21. […]

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be painful or mean giving something up. In fact, they’re often about restoration and taking things in. Few activities replenish health more than spending time in nature. Take a look around. We are positively bursting with natural beauty. From the redwoods to the beaches to the mountains and rivers, […]

It’s a drag saying goodbye to the holidays, isn’t it? Thankfully, the sparkly, glitzy fun ain’t over yet. Club Triangle presents Gentlemen’s Glitter: A Celebration of Burlesque, Boylesque & Drag on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. in Blue Lake Casino’s Wave Lounge (free). Sure, it’s a Wednesday night, but the ‘staches and tassels are […]

2017 is nearly here and like Niners fans in August, we’re cautiously optimistic. But for Dec. 31, 2016? We’re gonna party like it’s 1999 — like Prince, Bowie and George would want us to. Absynth Quartet New Year’s Eve party is at the Arcata Theatre Lounge ($18, $14 advance) with doors at 8 p.m. Jenny […]