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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Summer of Fun 2014
Many of these activities require pre-registration and scholarships may be available – call for details. General & Multi Activities 4-H SUMMER CAMP. Activities include tie-dying, zip lining, archery, swimming pool w/slide, team games, arts and crafts, s’mores, ice cream social and much more. Theme: Splash Zone. Where: Triumphant Life Camp (TLC). When: Sat., June 28 […]
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Summer Festival Guide 2014
It might still officially be spring, but the summer fest season has arrived and it’s time to slather on the sunscreen and get ready for dancing in the streets. We offer you a look at the best music festivals, local and in greater Northern California, starting with one coming up this weekend. The Fourth Humboldt […]
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Third Friday McKinleyville Arts Night
Third Friday McKinleyville Arts Night is presented by members of the McKinleyville business community and is open for all McKinleyville businesses to display the work of local artists. Receptions for artists, exhibits and/or performances are from 6-8 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Call (707) 834-6460 or visit www.mckinleyvilleartsnight.com for more information. 1) […]
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Second Friday Arts! Arcata
Arts! Arcata is Arcata Main Street’s monthly celebration of visual and performing arts, held at more than 30 participating locations in Arcata. Visit www.artsarcata.com for even more information about the event or call (707) 822-4500. ARCATA ARTISANS 883 H St. Loryn white, pottery; Jeannie Fierce, fiber and mixed media; Gil Castro, jewelry and ceramics. ARCATA […]
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eARTh Week Outreach
Like ants, they’re crawling all over the concrete. On hands and knees, small groups of students congregate here and there while others strike out on their own. Brightly colored chunks of dusty pastel smudge their fingers with pinks, yellows, and greens.. It’s Earth Week, and McKinleyville High School’s quad has a festival atmosphere in anticipation […]
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Second Friday Arts! Arcata
Arts! Arcata is Arcata Main Street’s monthly celebration of visual and performing arts, held at more than 30 participating locations in Arcata. Visit www.artsarcata.com for even more information about the event or call (707) 822-4500. ARCATA ARTISANS 883 H St. Seth Simpson, ceramics; John Wesa, prints. ARCATA EXCHANGE 813 H St. Morgen Maier, mixed media. […]
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First Saturday Night Arts Alive!
Presented by the Humboldt Arts Council and Eureka Main Street. Opening receptions for artists, exhibits and/or performances are held the first Saturday of each month. Phone (707) 442-9054 or go to www.eurekamainstreet.org for more information or to have an exhibit or performance included. 2. HUMBOLDT ARTS COUNCIL at the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 […]
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Carving Space
Robert Sataua’s black-rimmed glasses reflect the evening light that streams into his Arcata Bottoms home. A shock of dark hair stands up straight on his head. Neatly trimmed whiskers line his chin. He’s in the thick of organizing the show Hungry Ghosts, which opens this weekend at the Ink People’s Brenda Tuxford gallery for Eureka’s […]
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Fortuna’s First Friday
The Fortuna Downtown Business Association invites you to a fun-filled night of art, music, refreshments and merchant specials on the first Friday of every month. Enter to win $50 in Fortuna Bucks by picking up a “Passport to Downtown” at a participating business and getting it stamped at 10 more. BODY WORKS FITNESS CENTER 1156 […]
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Have Can, Will Travel
Who the hell allowed this to happen? Graffiti art? At the Humboldt County Airport? Well, yes and no. Bands of masked graffiti writers did not invade the airport and spray paint the planes. But four well-known artists from the Humboldt graffiti scene have installed a show that, while leaning toward street art, still holds tight […]
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Fortuna’s First Friday Arts Night
is presented by members of the Fortuna business community and is open for all Fortuna businesses to display the work of local artists. Receptions for artists, exhibits and/or performances are from 5-8 p.m. BODY WORKS FITNESS CENTER 1156 Main St. Free fitness day. CORNERSTONE REALTY 1131 Main St. Elaine Gredassoff, watercolors. DAKOTA’S DESIGNS 1040 Main […]