This time every year, the banks of the Eel River buzz to life with good vibes and skanking sounds as thousands of reggae-loving folk make their annual pilgrimage to French’s Camp in Piercy to get together and feel all right. Reggae on the River, running Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 2, is the longest- […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Roll With it, Baby
Ever wonder what it takes to fight back flames and keep a community safe — entirely by the hands of hard-working volunteers? Evidently, a big ol’ party. Head out to the Mattole Grange on Saturday, July 25 for Roll on the Mattole, a full day of food, music and fun that serves as the largest […]
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Rumble in the Redwoods
It’s summertime and the sun is shining on classic cars and tricked out trucks revving for the Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo (free). Check out the Chevelle-load of Corvettes and Camaros at the judged show on Main Street (entrants are parked by class and further sorted by year), and openly ogle at the Show & Shine/Vintage & […]
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Sewing the Seeds of Love
There are only a few things that embody the heart, comfort and beauty of a home more than a quilt. Those soft, fabric sandwiches of love stitched together with patience and pride, and employed to wrap babies, cover beds or hang on walls. They are treasured heirlooms passed down through generations, or given to someone […]
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Play on Players
If opera al fresco on a temperate north coast night sounds like a slice of heaven to you, plan to be at Redwood Park this weekend for the next production of SkyClad Theater’s Plays in the Park, where all of nature’s the stage and the walls are merely transcendental. The 2015 season started July 11 […]
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They Call the Thing Rodeo
If you love roping, riding, carnivals and quaddin’, then mosey down to Fortuna July 13-19 for the Fortuna Rodeo. They’ve been busting broncs and manhandling mutton since 1921 — that’s 94 years of rough and tumble in the redwoods, partner. The party kicks off Monday, July 13 with a chili cook-off and live music on […]
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Fifty Shades of Noir
Those hot summer nights are about to get a little steamier as Rita Hayworth, Gloria Grahame and Gene Tierney set the screen alight this July at the Humboldt County Library as part of the Film Noir Classic Film Series (free). Film noir, the black and white film style featuring dark, shadowy cinematography and tough guys […]
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Boom
Fourth of July is as American as, well, America. Barbecues, live music, gathering with friends and family, sitting in the grass under the stars watching the sky light up — the loud boom, crack and sizzle of fireworks. So which celebration are you going to? There’s the Fourth of July Jubilee from 10 a.m. to […]
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Raise the Ruff
The Humboldt County Fairgrounds bounces to furry, fluffy, wet-nosed life as pure-bred pooches and their owners strut their stuff at the Lost Coast Kennel Club Dog Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 (free entry, $5 parking). […]
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Fair Play
Small-town, summertime fairs are the birthplaces of many potent childhood memories — from first kisses to first-place ribbons, to winning that coveted stuffed animal to the thrill of sitting high above the crowd on a Ferris wheel. The lights, sights, smells and sounds are magical. And folks, the first fair of the year is here. […]
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Eureka Symphony Announces 2015-2016 Season
The Eureka Symphony recently announced its 2015-2016 season, “Experience the Greats” — a theme offering renowned composers and guest artists. There are five performances scheduled including a season opener, the popular holiday concert and a season finale. Nestled in the mix is a performance “dedicated to the contributions made to film by great composers, with such […]
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Mad World
Humboldt County is blessed with an abundance of creative enterprises. Those who say there’s nothing to do here and that you need to hit the city for any (ahem) high art haven’t yet discovered our thriving arts and theater scene. Humboldt offers world-class performance and expression, much of it inspired by and featuring the area’s […]