It’s the end of the work week and the beginning of that all-too-brief recess we call the weekend, so let’s not waste any time — or money — and go straight to the inexpensive thrills with two $5 dance options. Over at Humbrews at 9 p.m. it’s the ninth installment of Soul Party and this […]
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Preach, Manic Street Preachers
As I write this, I am watching the snow melt on my porch in the early afternoon of a bank holiday Monday. What could be more wholesome and Peanuts-esque than snow on President’s Day? Well, how about living in a country where children don’t get slaughtered at school on Valentine’s Day? All because a group […]
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Passages
Humboldt State’s graduation weekend manifests itself in many ways. Students exhale as the final assignment is turned in and the world crowns them official adults. Parents rejoice in their children’s accomplishments and start worrying about what’s next. Arcata residents grumble at the weekend’s increased chaos and look forward to summer’s lessened population. Inspiring words pop […]
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A Motherlode of a Week
Dear Humboldt, our local talent bookers have been going a little nuts making sure you have no excuse to stay home. Please read on and plan accordingly. Friday’s bonanza First and foremost, on Friday night, Motherlode is releasing a debut live CD, All in Good Time featuring DJ Logic, Bill Summers and legendary trombonist Fred […]
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Lust for Life
Prologue Dear Readers, I write this under the influence of a fever and, I fear, some sort of stomach flu. If my prose lapses into dream-speak or otherwise diverges from the linear, forgive me. Love, Jennifer Chapter One They smile at each other, slap knees, and pass the pipe as talk of those days flutters […]
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(Almost) All about You
This week is not exactly overflowing with myriad musical opportunities, but the ones that are out there sound pretty fine. An early, raucous weekday show This’ll be a fun show, for example: Austin’s Black Irish Texas plays The Logger Bar on Thursday as part of a West Coast tour promoting the band’s latest effort, An […]