Kali Cozyris

Willow Creek is known as Bigfoot country. But what other furry critters creep around in Sasquatch’s neck of the woods? Physical evidence of snakes, lizards, owls and hawks is a bit easier to find than bipedal impressions, and you’ve got an opportunity to behold some of those creatures live and in the flesh/feather (as well […]

There are two kinds of people: Those who dump trash thoughtlessly, and those who come along and clean up after them. To quote a familiar bumper sticker, “We all live downstream.” So party with those who respect our local waterways and the species they nourish — being good stewards can be a good time. The […]

The Redwood Coast Music Festival swings into Eureka for its 25th year on Thursday, March 26. It is one of Humboldt’s biggest gigs — known throughout the nation as a must-attend event for jazz musicians and fans alike. Whatever your pleasure, you’re bound to find it in venues scattered throughout the city. From blues and jazz to swing and […]

A little history: The art of using masks in theater dates back to ancient Greece and the worship of Dionysus (you know, the fun one). Followers would don crude coverings to embody gods in rituals. (The Greek term for mask is persona; masks were worn to “personify.”) Playwrights Thespis, Aeschylus and Euripides used masks to […]

You know the expression: Lie down with dogs, wake up happy. Every dog lover knows this is true (even if it’s not really the expression). If you’re the breed of human who agrees, trot on out to Redwood Acres Fairgrounds this Sunday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the HumDOG Dog Expo (free). With exhibits, booths and enough swag to fill […]