Only 100 miles south of Oregon, Humboldt County often has more in common with our Pacific Northwest neighbors than the 40 million sun-loving residents of Cali. We wear plaid unironically, revel in rain and find any excuse to drink another cup of coffee. Instead of sports rivalries, locals pledge their allegiance to a particular coffee […]
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Posted inSpecial Sections
Perfect Winter Trips
Don’t let winter slow you down, traveler. You can play it cool in Humboldt this time of year. Hone hunting skills in search of giant trees and whales or tiny semi-precious stones. Unwind with spirits, jazz and Creole food. Strum along with celebrated luthiers. Get on point with Russian dancers and symphonic players. For a […]
Posted inPerfect Trips
Perfect Winter Trips
Don’t let winter slow you down, traveler. You can play it cool in Humboldt this time of year. Hone hunting skills in search of giant trees and whales or tiny semi-precious stones. Unwind with spirits, jazz and Creole food. Strum along with celebrated luthiers. Get on point with Russian dancers and symphonic players. For a […]
Posted inArt Walks + Festivals
Arts Alive!
Presented by Eureka Main Street. Opening receptions for artists, exhibits and performances are held the first Saturday of each month. For more information, call 442-9054 or go to www.eurekamainstreet.org. ADORNI CENTER 1011 Waterfront St. Errol Hiner, mixed media; Barbara Saul, pastels; Paul Rickard, watercolors. AMERICAN INDIAN ART AND GIFT SHOP 245 F St. “LuLa Roe,” […]
Posted inWedding Feature
Bittersweet Romance
Those little tulle bags of Jordan almonds you get at Italian weddings are meant to symbolize the bitter and the sweet in life, and to wish the happy couple more of the sweet side. They also make you wish you had some chocolate. Locally crafted chocolate makes an indulgent top-off for your dessert table or […]
Posted inEat + Drink
Cue Explosion
Not everything is about subtlety. As moving and understated as the narrative gaze in a French film may be, once in a while you want a blockbuster. It’s the same with food, and this month we threw on the 3-D glasses and indulged in the gastronomical equivalent of an action movie marathon. Pie Hard Pie […]