Musician, model, dancer, artist and fashion inventress Lilith, spotted in Old Town, says she “tries to do something different every day.” And she’s not afraid to be outrageous — open toe shoes in January!
Frivolity
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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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Burying Old Grudges
Matthew Caldwell (with the shovel) and his friends — (left-right) Miles Gonzaga, Jordan Brunnell and Logan Bailey — took turns late Sunday afternoon burying each other up to their chins at Trinidad State Beach. Seems as good a way as any to finish off the moldering old year.
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Here’s What Saturday’s Snowball Drop in Eureka Looked Like
Some folks in Eureka saw flakes of the real deal drift to the ground Saturday, but just try redeeming one of those things for a shopping discount. Photographer Mark Larson was on hand at the Old Town Gazebo and snapped these fantastic shots of parents and kids catching “snowballs” [They’re ping-pong balls -Ed] that had […]
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This Funny-Sad Local Reddit Post Wins the Day
The hilarious and poignant picture below, which was submitted to Reddit by user “Galaga88,” has racked up nearly three-quarters of a million views in just 15 hours. The heading reads, “My dad died yesterday. But he had his priorities straight before he went.” Bravo, Steve. Note the hospital logo in the upper-right corner. And if […]
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Higher Edcuation
Oops. Humboldt State University students Sebastian Hedberg and John Ferrara noticed something amiss after a respray of the curb outside the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences dean’s office.
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Help a Reggie Out: Watts Looking for ‘Edibles’
The man of non sequiturial beat-box hilarity has arrived, and apparently he’s familiar with our county’s reputation. His tweet from yesterday: And his Vine from earlier today. Welcome, sir.
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Coffee for a Cause
You’ve gotta get that caffeine somewhere tomorrow, right? Well, know that Dutch Bros. is donating its Oct. 1 proceeds to the Humboldt Community Breast Health Project. That is all. The press release is here: EUREKA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2013) — On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Dutch Bros. Coffee locations in Humboldt County will donate all proceeds […]
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Have Horse, Will Travel
Friend of the Journal Jamie Ashdon snapped this photo of two urban ungulates chillin’ near Ampt Skate Shop in Arcata today. Jamie succinctly captioned the scene on his own Facebook page: “Umm…” Not sure how the fuel economy stacks up against Arcata’s bevy of alterna-transport like buses, electric cars, bikes and skateboards — or if […]
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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.