Even if you’ve never laid eyes on one of Michael Guerriero’s distinctive serigraphs, you have likely seen one of the first works he created after moving here in 1977. Fresh out of grad school in Kalamazoo, Mich., Guerriero put his graphic design skills to use offering sign-painting services to Old Town businesses. Up against other […]
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Third Friday McKinleyville Arts Night
Join us for our community’s celebration of local art and artists for music, food and fun. You can find more information about the artists and venues and see additional images online at www.mckinleyvilleartsnight.com.”East-West No. 2,” from Lien Truong’s “Chronicles of a Protagonist” series, is on display at the California Redwood Coast – Humboldt County Airport. […]
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Thanks, Ken
Editor: Thanks for the recent, inspiring “Art Beat” pieces (May 30, June 13) by Ken Weiderman focusing on local artists. Few of us really know how to view art. Mr. Weiderman’s concise interviews educate the reader with passion and sensitivity. His sumptuous sentences describe the artists’ intent, use of form and color and show us […]
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A Decade of Creative Cooperation
It’s time to go to the store. You put your list together: butter, milk, coffee, bread — and a small raku-fired sculpture of a frog having tea? OK, so art is not on the typical shopping list for most people. Perhaps that’s why the folks from Arcata Artisans were told “this is never going to […]
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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.ABRUZZI 780 Seventh St. Live music. Serving late from 7 to 10 p.m. ARCATA ARTISANS COOPERATIVE 883 H St. Wine will […]
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Trinidad Art Nights
Trinidad’s first Friday art nights are back. More information available from www.TrinidadArtNights.com. 1. Ocean Grove 480 Patricks Point Dr. Afterparty! DISCO TRINIDAD! returns, DJ Knutz and WRYE (Phantom Wave) team up for a mix of funky disco gems and disco-infused electronica. 9 p.m. Admission $5. 2. Trinidad Trading Company 460 Main St. Music by Clouds […]
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Fortuna’s First Friday Arts Night
Find art, music and fun in downtown Fortuna on the first Friday of every month. 1. BARTOW’S JEWELERS 651 12th St. Greg Beth Gin, multi-talented artist in watercolor, oil, pastels, color pencils and textiles. 3. EEL RIVER BREWING COMPANY 1777 Alamar Way Featuring Ashley Menza of Ashley Menza Designs. Menza will display her sparkly treasures […]
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‘Give it Over To The Fire’
The Superstars: See your favorite artists. Start with John Wesa in the north, hit Alan Sandborn in Arcata, finish up with Kathy O’Leary and the C Street galleries in Eureka. You love their work; rub elbows; they’re awesome. The Geographic: Focused and economic. Hit the hotspots. There are four artists in Arcata’s Stewart Building, four […]
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Into the Artist’s Lair
From a high wall overlooking my kitchen, the Angel of Purses and Keys monitors my distraction and does her best to keep me on track. Or at least that’s what I would imagine she does if I were prone to angels. But just looking at her in the morning makes me consider: black purse in […]
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First Saturday Night Arts Alive!
Arts Alive! is 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. 1. EUREKA INN 518 Seventh St. Holly Garbutt will […]
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Imaginary Realms
The house is still at just after 5 o’clock in the morning. A single light illuminates the studio, streaming out the large windows and casting a soft glow on a koi pond whose inhabitants are sleepily tucked under rocks and moss. Soft pinks and warm oranges of dawn are just peeking around the edges of […]
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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. ABRUZZI 780 Seventh St. Live music. ARCATA ARTISANS COOPERATIVE 883 H St. Alex Connell jewely, John Wesa screen prints, Jim […]