Yes, that guy with the hat and glasses is Bobcat Goldthwait, iconic ’80s comedian who starred in Police Academy and once lit the Tonight Show set on fire. If you don’t recognize him, it’s probably because he’s been making the funny behind the scenes in recent years, directing The Jimmy Kimmel Show and his black […]
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Last Call
Maybe you missed the Rodeo Barbecue. Maybe you missed Hops in Humboldt. Maybe the Mad River Summerfest washout left you one outdoor festival short of a summer. Maybe you’ve just been trapped indoors, growing like a pale, little mushroom without sunlight. Fear not — the So Hum Beer Fest and BBQ Smoke Off is coming […]
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Experience Humboldt Made, Red Carpet-Style, Sept. 7
Red carpet, local delicacies and libations? All things Humboldt? Sounds like a delicious evening, metaphorically and f’reals. Get your area pride on at the Eureka Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 7 when Humboldt Made presents a new collection of short films featuring Humboldt businesses and entrepreneurs. Audience members will recognize some names and take note of others. […]
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Fair?
Both seen at the Humboldt County Fair — not sure which is more cruel. Discuss.
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Colors Fly As Creamery District Readies for Fest
Colorful flags brighten the monolithic Creamery Building, trees have been transformed into something out of a Dr. Seuss book and strange geometric shapes intrigue the imagination. Yes, the Creamery District is readying for celebration! Elemental, The General and Ponche start the party tonight, then the excitement continues all weekend.
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West Side Represent
The clutch of industrial buildings known lately as Arcata’s creamery district is in the midst of a revival. It’s an artsy enclave — home to the Arcata Playhouse, Redwood Raks dance studios, Holly Yashi Jewelry and the Kinetic Sculpture Lab, among others — and it’s throwing itself a three-day coming out party. Friday’s Elemental night […]
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Get Hopping
The tenth annual Hops in Humboldt beer festival on Saturday in Rohner Park is your chance to bask in beer without the lederhosen and oompah ($40). Here’s how it’s done. First, leave the kids and pets at home. It’s a beer festival. It should also go without saying that you need an exit strategy. Plan […]
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Old School
Humboldt State University is turning 100 — have a cookie! A whole year of events is planned, but the kick-off party is this Saturday. So pick up your kale at the farmers market and hang around the Arcata Plaza for all kinds of college-level fun at the centennial celebration from 4-7 p.m. Music 101 The […]
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Summerfest Meltdown
The Facebook page for this past weekend’s cancelled Mad River Summerfest reads like a slow car crash. That queasy feeling began with the announcement of a delay “due to logistical issues” on Friday evening at 7:47 p.m., nearly two hours after The Rezonators were to take the stage. Those issues later turned out to be […]
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Brian Laidlaw Gets the Humboldt Live Sessions Treatment (VIDEO)
So maybe you didn’t follow our guidance last week. Maybe you couldn’t shake your Friday night obligations and get to the Siren Song. Maybe you did go and would be thrilled to relive the Brian Laidlaw experience. Whatever your story, this video by Chuck Johnson — part of his Humboldt Live Sessions series — follows […]
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Tom Waits sightings in Eureka! says Internet
The raspy-voiced-lyrical-genius-famed-singer-character actor Tom Waits has been sighted all over town says former journalo David Jervis says on Facebook. On the one hand, Tom Waits! On the other, maybe the guy’s just trying to have a quiet weekend, so don’t get too crazy with your stalking, fans.
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Bone Crusher
Hide your Volvos and Volkswagens — the monster truck show is in town at Redwood Acres.