Friday, April 15, 2022
Check out these Cal Poly Humboldt Weekend Concerts
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 8:58 AM
In the mood for some live, high-energy music? Look no further than the two shows Cal Poly Humboldt’s got on tap this weekend. First up, it’s the Cal Poly Humboldt Guitar Ensemble and Mariachi de Humboldt Concert, tonight at 8 p.m. in Fulkerson Recital Hall ($10, $5 child, free for CPH students w/ID). The concert includes a variety of musical styles and ensembles, including a guitar octet playing an arrangement of Monteverdi's “Orfeo,” a banjo trio performing old-time clawhammer banjo, performance poetry with guitar and marimba, and the
much-anticipated return of the school’s newest ensemble, Mariachi de Humboldt, playing love songs and more love songs. Then, set your metronomes to “WOW” for the Cal Poly Humboldt Percussion Ensemble and World Percussion Group Concert on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. also in Fulkerson Recital Hall ($10, $5 child, free for CPH students w/ID). Directed by Eugene Novotney and Howard Kaufman, this show features contemporary music for percussion and African rhythms of the Ewe tradition of Ghana. Proof of COVID vaccination and booster is
required for both events. Masks are not required but strongly recommended.
much-anticipated return of the school’s newest ensemble, Mariachi de Humboldt, playing love songs and more love songs. Then, set your metronomes to “WOW” for the Cal Poly Humboldt Percussion Ensemble and World Percussion Group Concert on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. also in Fulkerson Recital Hall ($10, $5 child, free for CPH students w/ID). Directed by Eugene Novotney and Howard Kaufman, this show features contemporary music for percussion and African rhythms of the Ewe tradition of Ghana. Proof of COVID vaccination and booster is
required for both events. Masks are not required but strongly recommended.
Friday, April 8, 2022
Fortuna Concert Series Presents Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 6:37 PM
The weekend of spectacular live performance continues when Fortuna Concert Series presents an evening of traditional instrumental music by multi-instrumentalists Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 at Fortuna Monday Club ($10). The concert features traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland, as well as original compositions featuring Celtic harps, Swedish nyckelharpa, Ukrainian bandura, cittern and more. Expect to be transported to another place and time while enjoying the duo’s music and
storytelling. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required at the door. Masks must be worn during the performance.
storytelling. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required at the door. Masks must be worn during the performance.
Catch Eureka Symphony's An Extraordinary Evening this Weekend
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 9:33 AM
Enjoy a night on the town with dinner at one of the area’s fine dining establishments followed by Eureka Symphony's An Extraordinary Evening, which features Humboldt pianist Ryan MacEvoy McCullough and his partner soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon. The concerts are Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at 8 p.m. at Arkley Center for the Performing Arts ($19-$49, $10 students rush). The symphony will perform well-known pieces by Handel and Beethoven, as well as "Suite No. 1" from Carmen. For tickets, visit www.eurekasymphony.org/get-your-
tickets/#4.
Proof of COVID vaccination required.
Proof of COVID vaccination required.
Sunday, April 3, 2022
"Clown Sweethearts" Perform in Playhouse Family Fun Series
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Sun, Apr 3, 2022 at 4:00 AM
Coventry & Kaluza, the “clown school sweethearts” hailing from the Clown Conservatory at the San Francisco Circus Center, bring music, comedy, acrobatics and hula hooping fun to the Creamery District’s Big Top Circus Tent on Monday, April 4 at 6 p.m. as part of the Arcata Playhouse Family Fun Series (free). The duo won Best Comedy/Clown Act in the American Circus Festival two years in a row and best duo in the Picklewater Free Circus Festival two years in a row. That’s nothing to shake a juggling stick at! Don’t miss this special free family performance.
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Next Up at the Humboldt Faculty Artist Series: Arcata Bay String Quartet
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Sat, Apr 2, 2022 at 4:00 AM
Enjoy an afternoon of music with the Arcata Bay String Quartet at the Humboldt Faculty Artist Series, Sunday, April 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fulkerson Recital Hall ($15, $5 child and Cal Poly Humboldt students w/ID). Founded in 2017, the quartet features violinists Cindy Moyer and Karen Davy, violist Sherry Hanson and cellist Garrick Woods. The musicians will offer a repertoire of music composed within the last 10 years, including “two world premieres, two
Humboldt County composers, three female composers, one Mexican American composer, two African American composers, one Azerbaijani composer, and zero dead European male composers.” That’s music to our ears. A $7 livestream option is also available. Get tickets at www.centerarts.humboldt.edu.
Humboldt County composers, three female composers, one Mexican American composer, two African American composers, one Azerbaijani composer, and zero dead European male composers.” That’s music to our ears. A $7 livestream option is also available. Get tickets at www.centerarts.humboldt.edu.
Friday, April 1, 2022
The Bartow Project Opens April 2
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 6:33 PM
Dell’Arte International and the Wiyot Tribe present The Bartow Project, a special collaboration featuring four film screenings and several exhibits about the life and art of Wiyot artist Rick Bartow. The event spans multiple venues across Wiyot ancestral territory from April 2-23. A limited seating Gala Event and screening takes place Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m. at Da Ggou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center in Old Town with an open art exhibit during Arts Alive from 6 to 7 p.m. The next screening events are: Friday, April 8 and Sunday, April 10 at 8 p.m. at
Dell'Arte’s Carlo Theatre; Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. at the Eureka Theater; and Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at the Minor Theatre. Running concurrently with the film screenings are the small exhibit at the Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center from 6 to 7 p.m. during Arts Alive and a larger exhibit at CalPoly Humboldt’s Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery through May 28.
That exhibit is curated by gallery director Brittany Britton (Hupa) with the support of Portland’s Froelick Gallery, which represented Bartow for the bulk of his career.
Dell'Arte’s Carlo Theatre; Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. at the Eureka Theater; and Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at the Minor Theatre. Running concurrently with the film screenings are the small exhibit at the Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center from 6 to 7 p.m. during Arts Alive and a larger exhibit at CalPoly Humboldt’s Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery through May 28.
That exhibit is curated by gallery director Brittany Britton (Hupa) with the support of Portland’s Froelick Gallery, which represented Bartow for the bulk of his career.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Arcata Playhouse’s Family Fun Series is Back
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 11:38 AM
Arcata Playhouse’s Family Fun Series is back! Discover the magic of the Arcata Playhouse’s feel good annual event happening March 31-April 16 in the Creamery District. Look for the big top circus tent to catch headlining performers David Gonzalez with Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World, clown duo Coventry & Kaluza, singer/songwriter and fiddler Laurie Lewis and the 16th annual Cirque du Schwazee! Families can also anticipate dance workshops, Native Yurok
Storyteller Ernie Albers Jr., an outdoor movie screening of Inside Out, food trucks and the teen-organized Anti-Prom: Y2K. For more info, visit www.arcataplayhouse.org or call 822-1575.
Storyteller Ernie Albers Jr., an outdoor movie screening of Inside Out, food trucks and the teen-organized Anti-Prom: Y2K. For more info, visit www.arcataplayhouse.org or call 822-1575.
Friday, March 25, 2022
Fortuna Garden Club's Daffodil Show Returns to the River Lodge
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 4:00 AM
The Fortuna Garden Club welcomes the public back to its glorious in-person Daffodil Show and Sale, happening Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27 at the Fortuna River Lodge (free admission). After a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic, the annual daffodil show returns for the public to gaze upon and take home beautiful splashes of spring color. Sales of more than 40 types of daffodils take place March 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. and March 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last, for $15 each or two for $25. Quilt raffle tickets are selling for $5 per ticket. Masking is requested.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet Performs this Weekend
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 6:00 PM
For its final show of the season, the Eureka Chamber Music Series presents the multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet this weekend with two concerts available. The first, the quartet’s Mainstage Concert, is Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 pm at Calvary Lutheran Church ($40) followed by a Concert and Conversation hosted by series Artistic Director Tom Stone on Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Arcata ($20, $10 students). Don’t miss the quartet, known internationally as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. Masks and proof of vaccination and booster are required in order to attend. For more info, visit www.eurekachambermusic.org.
Friday, March 18, 2022
Local Artists Donate Work for Ukraine Relief Project
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Humboldt County artist Lynn Niekrasz is spearheading a campaign to help the people of Ukraine by offering local art to people who donate to relief efforts for Ukraine.
More than 30 artists from Humboldt County and beyond have created art with a theme of sunflowers and are donating that work to this project. The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine and is the inspiration for the relief effort. Donate to a charity helping Ukraine, show that you've done so and pick out a piece of art from this exhibit. Participating artists have created watercolor, pastels, goache, photography, oil paintings, linoleum block prints, packages of cards and more.
"We've got quite a collection of amazing art and I would love to see it all benefit this urgent need in Ukraine. I'm suggesting charities like World Central Kitchen, Save the Children, Global Empowerment Mission and Maya's Hope but buyers can choose a charity of their own. All that's required is proof of a direct donation from your phone to receive your art," states a press release from Niekrasz.
This "direct donation to purchase" exhibition is upstairs at Gallery 2 inside the Redwood Art Association in Eureka. The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Gallery 2 show is also open by appointment for personal tours, which provides the opportunity for the public to select the artwork they like before it's gone.
Contact Lynn Niekrasz at lynnniekrasz@gmail.com for personal tours or attend Arts Alive, April 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
