Kate Willett is a New York comedian whose career has been defined by the micro-meeting-the-macro, as a lot of her humor revolves around her personal life and its evolutions as the country and planet have descended into madness over the last several years. She first came onto my radar with an affectingly honest essay four […]
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Photos: Return of ROTR
For the 35th year, Reggae on the River, which has seen its share of tumult and financial struggle, brought crowds, musicians, artists and vendors to a multi-day party on the North Coast after a five-year absence. From Aug. 2-4, reggae lovers returned to County Line Ranch for camping and live performances, hosted by the Mateel […]
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Beer Fest at Blue Ox this Saturday
History meets hops at Humboldt’s newest summer celebration. The Humboldt County Historical Society and Blue Ox Millworks are teaming up to host the inaugural Beer Fest at Blue Ox on Saturday, July 27 from noon to 5 p.m. ($45, $6 VIP, $25 non-drinker). This 21+ event offers a taste of Humboldt’s finest brews, including offerings […]
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Humboldt Folklife Draws a Crowd
The Humboldt Folklife Festival delivered its usual week-long supply of Humboldt County musicians and bands to Blue Lake this past Sunday through Saturday, July 14 through July 20. The only problem? How to pick and choose what to attend, given the festival program was competing with what seemed like an unusually packed social calendar countywide. […]
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Photos: A Fairy Farewell
The fourth annual — and what looks like the final — Enchanting Fairy Festival attracted another “Frolick of Fairies” in wild and magical costumes to the Arcata Plaza on Sunday. “The Fairy Festival has been a labor of love created by our tiny team with limited capacity,” said organizer Shoshanna about why she is stepping […]
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Photos: Pride in Eureka
The seventh annual Redwood Pride Summer Festival got underway Saturday morning under foggy skies with the rainbow-themed Pride Parade marching through Old Town Eureka. Redwood Pride organizer Laine Cohen led the Progress Pride flag-waving crowd of around 150 as they marched from the Adorni Center to C St. between First and Second Street Most marchers next […]
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Music Tonight: Tuesday, May 28
I’ve been hearing talk about a new “coming weekly” thing, which, by the time you read this, will have already kicked the bugs out of its inauguration and will be ready to roll on through the arc of its lifespan. I’m talking about the Beer Pong Open Mic at the Eureka Vets Hall, which looks […]
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Glory Days are Here Again
Summer’s unofficial kick-off starts this weekend with everyone’s favorite art-in-motion jaunt through the streets, dunes and waters of Humboldt County. Slather on the sunscreen and get ready to follow your team with the fervor of a Deadhead — the Kinetic Grand Championship is here. Start at the Arcata Plaza on Saturday, May 25, to watch […]
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Comedy Tonight: Tuesday, Feb. 20
Savage Henry Comedy Club presents Oops! All Gimmicks, a show helmed by Cap’n Jack Fischer which is entirely comprised of the sort of comedy that largely went extinct with the decline and fall of Gallagher and two Carrot Top facelifts ago. We’re talking about prop comedy, celebrity impressions and sketches. All the schlock that’s fit […]