Weird instinct of how to get cozy with him, but #Oscar didn't seem to mind. 😛me and my right hand man, @SmithTrey heading to work… pic.twitter.com/QnNz8CNHIT — Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) February 26, 2017 Still hurting from all the stars we lost in 2016? Humboldt County lady Sara Bareilles is here to soothe your pain. Well, […]
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Going to the Ball
On Friday, Feb. 17, the Kate Buchanan Room got fierce when contestants and performers worked the runway at the Aqueerius Ball. Emcee Mantrikka Ho got the ball rolling with a history lesson about New York City ball culture and its signature form of expression, voguing. The evening, organized by the Humboldt State University Queer Student […]
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The Real ‘Dude’ Doesn’t Roll
Karen Smith held up a dark green bowling ball. She lined up her last second shot to get a spare. She walked to the line and released the ball, it barreled down the lane leaning left and nailing the last pin to get the spare. “I saw this event come up and I said ‘dude’ […]
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Arcata Welcomes Santa
Under clear skies, the Wonder and Light event on Friday, Dec. 2 attracted a crowd of adults and children to the Arcata Plaza with entertainment, social-awareness messages and a chance to decorate the Christmas tree and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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Meow, Baby
Rowr. On Saturday, Oct. 10, the Arcata Theatre Lounge turned into a bit of a cat house as the Alley Cat Cabaret & Purrlesque slinked onstage to raise money for the Companion Animal Foundation. Photographer Alexander Woodard was on hand (paw?) to capture the feline frivolity. The evening featured more kittenish kitsch from locals Blue […]
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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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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 […]
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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.