February is a short month so it’s only fair the Eureka branch of the NAACP is extending its Black History Month book drive through March 15. The drive, which aims to put books featuring Black and African-American history, arts, stories and illustrations into the hands of local K-12 students is a double-duty donation opportunity, asking […]
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Emmaly Crimmel Debuts at RAA and Linda Zeb Hang’s Book Arts at Booklegger
In Emmaly Crimmel’s drawings, people and things are always both wired and isolated. The artwork in Crimmel’s debut solo drawing show at Redwood Arts Association depict a space defined by interconnected systems made up of nearly identical serial units. Drawings in pencil or pen and ink are inscribed on paper or fabric supports that often […]
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Booklegger Recalls Eclipse Glasses
Booklegger is asking customers who purchased solar eclipse glasses from the Old Town Eureka bookstore to return them for a full refund after finding out the glasses may not be from a certified manufacturer. In a recall notice sent out today, the store’s owners say they were notified of the possibility by Amazon on Aug. […]
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The Stuff of Legend
Arcata has some characters, all right. And evidently it always has — even before it was Arcata. From Wiyot tribe and the days of the Wild West to pioneering farmers, builders, tie-dyed idealists and immigrant shop owners on the plaza, Arcata is a town of fascinating folks. Easy to forget in the age of Pot […]