At the age of 7, Julio Valdez created his first animation work by using the setting sun’s glow as a makeshift lightbox while making a flip book. Now 46, with credits on Cartoon Network shows, he’s working to inspire others to become animators in his newly adopted home of Rio Dell. On Nov. 22, Valdez […]
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Say Yes to Less Stress
You’ve got the ring and the “Yes!” Now what? If the thought of planning a wedding has you stress-scrolling through Pinterest at 2 a.m., take a breath and head to the Before “I Do” Wedding Show happening Sunday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fortuna River Lodge ($5 cash entry fee). Local […]
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Ferndale Arts Gallery December-January Featured Artists
One can quickly see the influence of Humboldt wildlife on Julie Cairns’ ceramics. The redwoods, ocean, mountains, and flowers all find their way into the imagery of Cairn’s ceramic pieces. What joy to drink coffee from a mug with flowers on it or eat oatmeal from a bowl with ducks. Many of her functional pieces […]