Local photographer Leon Villagomez recently pulled an all nighter in his Arcata home. As he sat in front of his computer processing photos, the sounds of the night trickled in: a crack of a bat and cheers from the ballpark; a police siren; bits of animated conversation; hoots from plaza revelers. That night’s sounds inspired […]
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THREE DAYS LEFT: Photo Contest! Style, Humboldt Style
Hey readers — every year we ask you to whip out your smart phone, pack up your DSLR or dust off that old 35mm camera to frame and snap some photos that scream “Humboldt.” That time has come again, and this year we’re asking you to go out (or in) and capture Humboldt’s best styles. […]
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Eureka Symphony Announces 2015-2016 Season
The Eureka Symphony recently announced its 2015-2016 season, “Experience the Greats” — a theme offering renowned composers and guest artists. There are five performances scheduled including a season opener, the popular holiday concert and a season finale. Nestled in the mix is a performance “dedicated to the contributions made to film by great composers, with such […]
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Center Yourselves … the 2015-2016 Center Arts Lineup is Here
All right, kids. The wait is over. Center Arts just announced its 2015-2016 lineup and the offerings are good and plenty. From the Waifs to Weird Al to the Chieftains to Cooder (Ry), the good folks at Humboldt State University have done it again. There are Martinis of the Pink persuasion and Kids on Milk […]
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Kinetic Kickoff, in Photos
The 47th annual Kinetic Grand Championship is underway, with dozens of teams traversing 40 miles of asphalt, sand and water in pursuit of the glory. A trio of Journal contributors — photographers Alexander Woodard, Mark McKenna and Mark Larson — are following the madness. Here’s some of what they’ve shared so far… and be sure […]
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There’s a New Theater Owner in Town
The Minor Theater is in new and, it sounds like, good hands. David Phillips and his wife LouAnna put the theater on the market several years ago, 40 years after purchasing the then-defunct building that was slated at one point to be leveled for downtown parking. The theater celebrated its 100th anniversary in December of […]
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Watch: Flatmo Plays the Fillmore
Duane Flatmo, the demented genius behind El Pulpo Mecanico, opened for Infected Mushroom at San Francisco’s famed Fillmore last night. Flatmo designed the massive animatronic set that tours with the band, and was invited to open the energetic act, which he did with his usual quirky gusto. The goodness was captured on video by former […]
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So Long, Sewell Gallery
Take a good look around Sewell Gallery Fine Art during Arts Alive! this Saturday. The gallery, opened in June of 2011, will be shutting its glass doors at the end of April. Owner Jack Sewell said the gallery simply isn’t selling enough work to pay for its overhead. The large space on F Street is […]
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Inked Hearts: A Photo Essay by Mark Larson
As I entered the Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo, I was immediately struck by buzzing of tattoo guns and the unusual sight of many people lying passively on tables, receiving their latest ink. I enjoyed my visit to the sixth annual tattoo expo held in the Blue Lake Casino’s Sapphire Palace on Feb. 8, partly because […]
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Big Bang
The Fourth of July is one of the few occasions when fire lights up the entire sky and nobody runs for help. There’s more to Independence Day than gunpowder and bright lights, though. Humboldt County goes whole hog with festivals, jubilees and more. The city of Fortuna starts things off early with a Fireworks Celebration […]
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Breaking the Mold
Are you hitting the Open Studios circuit this weekend? Like the Magic Kingdom, it’s nigh impossible to see it all (peruse the guide in this week’s Journal — it’s daunting). Put glass artist George Bucquet’s workspace at 1485 L St. in Arcata at the top of your list. For one thing, he’ll be demonstrating the […]
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Blue Lake’s Rise Continues
Fantastic news from Blue Lake – Dell’Arte gave out 10 Blue Lake Rising grants last night following the inaugural Mad River Alliance Steelhead Days event. Blue Lake resident and musician Claire Reynolds shared an overview of the awards, including one bestowed on her band, Patronus. “The projects ranged from the Old Crows’ plan to put […]