Maybe you heard — Nocturnum is shutting its doors. The long goodbye ends tonight at 10 p.m. with The Last Whomp; a dozen Nocturnum alumni are taking the stage for a final fete. No cover and no second chances.
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Meet Our New Dogs
Why hello, there! Who’s a rare and largely unstudied South American predator? You are! Don’t bother trying to keep your composure. A pair of bush dog brothers, Mato and Perrito, just moved into the Sequoia Park Zoo. Fewer than 10 American zoos have them, so they’re kind of a big deal. Small (11-18 pounds) and […]
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A Very Good Year
As we launch into 2014, the Humboldt County Library, unconvinced by all that “out with the old” talk, looks back at “1939: Hollywood’s Golden Year.” That year the planets, stars and studios aligned to produce a crazy number of great films — too many for one month. All this month, visit the Eureka branch library […]
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Saturday Night Ha Ha’s and Bye Bye’s
It’s the first weekend of 2014 and NCJ wants your Saturday to live up to its fullest potential. So, basque in this plethora of options, make a decision and don’t look back.
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From the Hum: Looking ahead to Saturday night
So how about that music? What music, you ask? Yes, it’s true that we are experiencing the typical early January lull, but do not despair! The desert is not without its oasis. What’s that over there? The sound of rock? Yea, salvation lieth ahead! This is not just any Johnny-come-lately conglomeration of drums, bass, keys […]
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Laugh More
It’s supposed to be good for you, right? Resolution adopted. Now we just need something to laugh at. Try the PM Show with Juan Medina at Six Rivers Brewery on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ($7) Juan Medina and Jesse Hett host Anthony Medina and Ron Chapman from the Bay Area. Tony Persico, Ivy Vasquez and […]
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#BlueLakeRising aka Artists, Get Your Grant On!
Are you an artist? Are you good with more mundane forms of paperwork, such as grant applications? Do you love Blue Lake? Are you part of Blue Lake? If you answered “yes,” to most of the above questions, then has Dell’Arte got an opportunity for you! Check it: Blue Lake Rising Grant Program Dell’Arte International […]
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Cheap Booze: Thataway!
Long gone are the days of having to use the North Star and a sextant to find the nearest happy hour (other people do that, too, right?). NCJ is proud (gleeful, really) to present The Cocktail Compass, a one-click, smartphone app that points you in the booziest direction possible. Free to download, easy to use […]
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From the Hum: Out With the Old, Baby!
Whether you loved it or hated it, see 2013 out in style. Choices are plentiful. Here are three highlights to help you plan your good time. Absynth Quintet “The Freshmaker” Live @ Arcata Theater Lounge – Arcata California from Chad Johnson on Vimeo. NYE option #1: Male models promise ‘massive ball drop’ Forgive me the […]
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From the Hum: Funk and Jazz on a Monday Night
Why not dance your pants off on a Monday night? As per usual, The Getdown, hosted by DJ Rickshaw, Brian Swizlo and Pete Ciotti delivers an all-star lineup of HumCo funk for your body-moving pleasure. The magic begins at 7 p.m. For something a little more chill, drop into the Ultra Secret Good Guys Organization […]
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Recycle Your Tree
That tree looking a little dry? You’ve already returned those novelty socks, so recycle your tree before it turns into a sparkly fire hazard. Take Humboldt Waste Management’s advice — pluck off all your ornaments and let the folks listed below take the tree off your hands. From Humboldt Waste Management’s press release: Arcata Free […]
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From the Hum: Saturday Night (and Day) Action
Here’s a fun show: Lizzy and the Moonbeams bring their version of speakeasy blues – with a touch of swing – into the Logger Bar. How perfect does that sound? Exactly. Music starts 9 p.m., show is free. Maybe you need something that starts a little earlier? A gig you can take the children to? […]