Music Tonight:Tuesday, Aug. 19
Another Metal Night at Savage Henry Comedy Club. As of me writing this up, this one’s only advertised with the headliner, which is a blackened crust metal band from Washington State called Xynox. Who knows what the bill will look like between my deadline and showtime, but I guarantee it will be interesting, as every…
Theater Today: Sunday, Aug. 17
It’s the final day of the three-day, cross-venue Ouroborotopia festival, with two matinee performances at Synapsis at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Today’s close-out is a trio of delights, featuring a butoh performance by Rachel Noel called “Liminal,” a devised theater piece titled Barftopia — great name — by Lily Lina and a psychedelic punk…
Music Tonight: Saturday, Aug. 16
There’s a very special event happening at the Arcata Playhouse tonight at 7 p.m. that has been a long time in the making. Some of the most skilled jazz musicians in our community are gathering for an evening of improvisation and live compositional recitation after many months of practice and development. Trumpet player Nicholas Talvola,…
Music Tonight: Friday, Aug. 15
DJ dance duo HISPanic! At the Disco have been on fire for a while, a comet of pure Latin-sculpted dance pleasure burning across the stages of many local venues and special events, so it is my pleasure to announce another sighting in our night sky. Tonight’s spot is the Logger Bar, where, starting at 9…
Music Tonight: Thursday, Aug. 14
Savage Henry Comedy Club rolls on with another heavy show tonight at 7 p.m. On the bill this evening is Fatale and Las Ratas from the East Bay, both with a crustier edge to their distorted sound, supported by the excellent local frenetic monsters Brain Dead Rejects as well as Radical Apes. Admission is $5-$15…
Music Tonight: Wednesday, Aug. 13
Puppeteers for Fears presents Robopocalypse: The Musical at the Arcata Thea tre Lounge at 7 p.m. It’s all in the title, really, but to be clear: This is a musical — chock full of puppets — about the terrifying ascendance of cyber overlords and malevolent A.I. masters, ruling the human race like the screen-chained little…
Comedy Tonight: Tuesday, Aug. 12
Savage Henry Comedy Club needs your support, and that can start anywhere from contributing to its GoFundMe account to simply enjoying some of its shows every week. Here’s a free one, which means more cash for tips, merch and beverages. Funny Fish Freddie, hosted by Baseball Robby, is a show for alter egos, mascots and…
Music Tonight: Monday, Aug. 11
Moss Oak Commons has another interesting DIY show at 7 p.m. Two groups touring up from Los Angeles, no-wave folk act Muscle Beach and industrial lounge artist Mitchell Brown, are in league with local noise creators Otolith, for what should be a lively night of sounds you will not be hearing anywhere else within a…
Best of Humboldt and Crabs Baseball
The votes have been tallied and the Best of Humboldt issue is here, so we’re taking a look at this year’s winners. And after a heartbreaking championship series, we’ve got Player of the Year picks for our Humboldt Crabs. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Music Tonight: Sunday, Aug. 10
Highway to van/wagon tour life duo Anna Moss and Joel Ludford, aka Handmade Moments, is jamming tonight at 7:30 p.m. The sound is hard to pin down, so I’ll list the ingredients instead: ukelele, upright bass, saxophone and vocals with beat box and purr. This should be a fun one for people who celebrate young…
Music Tonight: Saturday, Aug. 9
One last shout out — for this week — for the Logger Bar, where local metal is on the menu, with two excellent groups chugging it out at 8 p.m. Psyop Victim and War Möth have graced these pages many times before, and will many times in the future, if I have anything to say…
HCSO Name Three Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office today released the names of the three deputies involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect on July 26 in an area near Blue Lake. In a press release, the officers were identified as: Deputy Jonathan Eckert, with nine years of law enforcement experience; Deputy Cole Kane, with six years…
Music Tonight: Friday, Aug. 8
Humbrews continues its August tradition of celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead with the first night of Daze Between Fest at 8:30 p.m. For a mere $10, you can enjoy a night of mostly acoustic tunes from the previously mentioned group, as well as the Jerry Garcia Band, performed by Jerry’s Kids — not the…
Blue Lake: Recall Election on Scafani to Move Forward, Two Others Fall Short
An effort to remove three members of the Blue Lake City Council succeeded in collecting only enough valid signatures for one recall election to move forward, that of Mayor Pro Tem Elise Scafani. In an interview with the Journal, Interim Blue Lake City Manager Jill Duffy said the city received three of what are known…
Long May You Roll
I’m going to make an unhappy announcement about current events and follow with a couple suggestions. On July 31, Derek Russell, the owner of AMPT skate shop died suddenly and unexpectedly. Please bear in mind I am writing this on Monday, and this paper will be in your hands no sooner than Thursday, which is…
Bittersweet Championships and Players of the Year
It was an amazing run to end the summer for the Crabs. The Crabs hosted game one of the Pacific Empire League Championship Series, and the crowd of 1,400 fans was electric. “In all my years here, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this park like that. It was amazing,” said Crabs coach and three-time…
Best of Arts & Entertainment
Best Local Tattoo Artist: Dre Meza Dre Meza of Nor Cal Tattoo has been tattooing for 18 years and says, “If it’s got skin on it, I’ve tattooed it.” That includes the kanji he inked on the roof of a client’s mouth. “When I started tattooing, being versatile was key,” he says, and he’s able…
Best of Retail & Services
Best Book Store: Booklegger Sitting at the corner of Second and E streets in Eureka is Booklegger, the cozy bookstore and this year’s winner for Best Bookstore. The store caters to everyone from manga enthusiasts and casual readers to bookworms, children and even collectors. Booklegger’s Facebook page is a great way to stay updated on…
Best in Show
All dogs are good boys and girls, so it’s tough choosing the best. It ain’t easy sussing out the Best of Humboldt, either. But every year, our readers put in the work voting for their favorites, from artists to dentists, pizza joints to nonprofits, selfie spots to body shops. This year’s pageant has a few…
Best of Food and Drink
Best New Restaurant: Susukino Ramen Bar Humboldt was a little late to the fresh ramen party. So, when word spread Susukino would be sliding into a spot in Northtown Arcata, we were ready to drop in like a marinated boiled egg. The fresh noodles, long-cooked pork and chicken broth and charred pork belly built a…
Best of Weddings
Best Outdoor Wedding Venue, Best Indoor Wedding Venue: The Barn by Fernbridge When it comes to picture-perfect weddings with a Humboldt twist, The Barn by Fernbridge takes the cake. With its sweeping views, wide-open pastures and beautifully restored barn, this local favorite offers the best of both worlds: the natural beauty of an outdoor ceremony…
Best of Cannabis
Best Local Cannabis Delivery: Humboldt’s Premium Some days, it seems like opening a window is enough to catch a free hit of sativa here in Humboldt County. But if the wind isn’t just right and you’re not growing your own, you’ll have to venture out to a dispensary for pre-rolls, flower or a tasty tin…
Best of Bonus Round!
Best Local Politician: Rep. Jared Huffman With the backing of Journal readers, North Coast Congressmember Jared Huffman is making his inaugural debut as Best Local Politician this year. Having served as the Second District’s representative since 2013, there’s probably a lot you already know about him, including his work on environmental and water issues, from…
California Police Misconduct Records Now Available in Public Database
The public can now search internal affairs documents and other police-misconduct records from nearly 700 California law enforcement agencies through a database created by UC Berkeley and Stanford University. The Police Records Access Project database, which contains roughly 1.5 million pages of records from 12,000 officer-misconduct and use-of-force cases, was jointly published Monday by CalMatters, The Los…
