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VENDOR LIST AND BOOTH NUMBERS 41. Art & Surf.com 42. After the Goldrush 43. Meadow Rose Photography 44. Rio Patton Ceramics 45. Sacred Light Studio 46. Beloved Leather & Strap N Strand 47. Marmalade Sky 48. Summertime Forever 49. Michelle’s Art Design 50. Hallowed Henna 51. Pachamama Jewels 52. Magnetic Memories 53. Spirit Door Creations 54. Round Tuit Wood Spoons 55. The Humboldt Connection 56. RedEye Laboratories 57. Big River Gems 58. Blue Moon Perfume 59. Revival Clothing 60. Rock Your Sox Off 61. Southern Humboldt Com. Park 62. So. Humboldt Family Resource Center 63. Daishu In West 64. Small Farmers Assoc.

65. Beyond Words 66. Wild Thang Festive Apparel 67. Planned Parenthood/Healy Senior Center 68. Gentle Strength Botanicals 69. Cooking for Wellness 70. EPIC 71. Blissco 72. Sanctuary Forest Inc. 73. Gourmet Temptations 74. Ashley Bell Art & Illustration 75. Beautiful Earth/Wild n Well 76. Bead It On Down the Line 77. Bohemian Mermaid 78. Glore 79. Ricky Whitlow Oils 80. Pepper Forest Spice

1. Acorn 2. Outlaw Kitchen 3. Sprowel Creek Vol Fire Dept 4. Thai Thai BBQ/ Redway Chamber 5. KMUD Iced Coffee 6. Whale Gulch School 7. Soroptimists Int. of the Redwoods 8. Wailaki Indian Tacos 9. Natural Fire 10. Linda Winkler Jewelry Designs 11. Watermelon Kidz Handmade Clothing 12. Shebobo 13. Cufflynx 14. Margriet Seinen 15. Michael Gillum Goldsmithing 16. Krinkly Batiks 17. By Neives 18. Xylem Clothing 19. Gypsy Kat Designs 20. Dube Wood 21. Weaving Monk 22. S. Hayes Ceramics 23. Art of Letters 24. Britton 25. Organic Attire 26. Metalphoria 27. Waxing Moon Batiks 28. Tessa Knight 29. Royal Roots Clothing 30. Land of Merriment 31. Amatula 32. Thao Creations & Critters 33. Geometrix 34. Terrapin Treasures / Sadie Monsters Cookies 35. Hempress Arise 36. Mateel Meal 37. Sue’s Organics 38. India Gourmet 39. Eel River Recovery Project 40. Spiros Gyros

81. Sandy’s Stuff 82. Barry J. Ross 83. Bear Island Designs 84. Spirit Medicine Offerings 85. Plant Powered Culture 86. Indigenous American Art 87. Lee’s Haven 88. Elquino Artifacto 89. Blessed Fire 90. Lost Coast Printing 91. Baltic Amber & Creations 92. Mostly Sweet 93. The Lonesome Wood Co. 94. Emma B’s Knees 95. Love Coins/ Quick Silver Mint 96. Jon Ames 97. Mariah Albastoft 98. Kalima Soundz 99. Ride Um George 100. Paul Smith 101. Nothing Obvious 102. The Pepper Forest Spice Co. 103. Golden Bee Candleworks 104. Hudson River Inlay 105. SamonBerry Studios 106. Frogworks 107. Viking Pottery 108. Four Feathers 109. Wild Caught 110. Field Day 111. Copious Glass 112. Presh by Nicole Apostoli 113. Girl Friday Art 114. Caricature Arts 115. Honeybee Ceramics 116. Cada Johnson 117. Colorburst Studios 118. Trumbly Designs 119. Wugbug Clothing Co.

120. Fine By Design 121. Ambrz Art 122. Mystic Lion 123. W.I.S.H 124. Adam’s Olives 125. Paul Brauns/ Goldsmith 126. Swadeshi Leather 127. Moskowitz Studios 128. Poonkinney Forge 129. Viola’s Garden AKA The Hemp Cats 130. Sweetland Pottery 131. Cool Shoes & Moccasins Co. 132. Matt Jones Art 133. Tahoe Wellness 134. Wonderland Nursery 135. Cutting Edge Solutions 136. The Lost Frenchman 137. Coboo Creations 138. Heart of Henna Body Art 139. Eagle Prairie Arts District 140. Sew It Seems 141. Hoof & Horn Leather 142. Herb Alley Cooperative 143. Moss Follows 144. Bohemian Soul 145. Gryphon Ink 146. Bear Wallow Herbs 147. Ten Trees Tribe 148. Blue Moon Crafted Creations 149. Dress Tropical 150. Earthen Furrow Studio 151. Workshop Mobile Gallery Roving Vendors Peace Pops Face & Body Art by Kathleen South End of Festival Grounds Workshop Mobile Gallery

39th Annual Summer Arts & Music Festival Staff

Accounting Amie McClellan

Ad/Sponsorship/Press Cathy Miller

Admissions Noth Gate Richard Murray

Admissions South Gate Kira Graeff

Ambiance Pooba

Artist Bios Joellen Clark Peterson

ATM David Katz

Backline Ray Moreta

Backstage Hospitality Honeybear

Brew Crew Garth Epling

Briceland Fire/CIT/Rescue Shanon Taliaferro

Circus Nature Bede Smith

Circus Nature Denise Smith

Communications Dan Gribi

Communications Leanna Gribi

Drink Tickets Charity Green

Electrical Ted Sloan

Exterior Parking Jerry von Dohlen Festival Coordinator Manager Nancy George

Festival Ops Guide Casandra Taliaferro

Fine Arts Exhibit Marjory Brown

First Aid Amber Wallan

Generation Green Daniel Tittman

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Justin Crellin Stewart Wilson Megan Gomes Mike Redd Jackie Pantaleo Scott Kender Shanda Rial Melody Hayhurst Eric & Sunshine Johnston Dana Cory Sailas McCrady-Hirsch Lisa Powers Jeanne York Roxanne Olson Julia Minton Kelley Lincoln Agnes Patak Cara Knostman Chrysse Otteson Donald Rivers Babette Bach Michele Wood Dan Whyte

Security- Bar Security- Site Shuttles Signage Site Manager Site Site-Do It Crew Sno Cones-SPARC Solar Stage Lights Solar Stage Manager Solar Stage Sound Tent Tagging Trees Stage Lights Trees Stage Manager/ MC Trees Stage Manager Trees Stage Sound Vendor Coordinator Vendor Hospitality Video Archive Volunteer Check-In Volunteer Coordinator Youth Alive Soft Drinks Youth Stage Sound/ MC

David Sundberg Tim Lyman Alisha Goodrich Sara Young John Jennings Eric Kay April McCrady-Hirsch Ruby Guillette Robin Krauss Marc Mason Jim Fulton Nansi Ochoa Mark Mehlman Jimmy Durchslag Rick Tomar Loren Miller Sage Lyon Bruce Barkley Andrew Burnett Pleasure Strange Tanya Malley Michelle Cartier Steven Dimon

General Information No Dogs Allowed - No exceptions.

Watch Your Kids - Don’t leave your children unattended. Safety I.D. tags are available at both admission gates. Lost parents should check in at Security Central.

First Aid - The first-aid tent is located next to the Trees Stage at the north end of the festival. Stop here for trained medical attention or find a member of our security or emergency crews.

ATM - Need cash? Visit the solar powered ATM near the Trees Stage.

Recycling - Recycling barrels are conveniently located throughout the festival grounds.

Please use them for all recyclable materials.

Don’t Drink & Drive - Please drink responsibly and be sure to take the shuttle or find a designated driver if you’ve had any alcohol.

No Lifeguard On Duty - Swim at your own risk. Please note there is no lifeguard on duty and that rocks can be slick and the river swift in spots.

WELCOME to the 39th annual Summer Arts & Music Festival!

Every summer on the weekend after Memorial Day, which this year lands on May 30th and 31st, folks from all over California and beyond gather at the Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County, to celebrate the North Coast’s premier summer festival of arts, culture and community!

Produced by Mateel Community Center, this cherished, southern Humboldt tradition, brings people together to share in the fun, color, beauty and warmth of the return of summer here. This year our beloved Summer Arts & Music Festival was honored by Fest 300 magazine, an industry publication that reviews festivals worldwide, as one of the “15 Transformational Festivals to Attend in 2015”! Thanks to the many volunteers and sponsors who help make that possible!

Throughout the weekend, festival attendees will enjoy over 100 diverse musical performances from local to internationally known acts including, JJ Grey & Mofro; Blackalicious; The Brothers Comotose; Cadelaria; Motherlode; and Todo Mundo, to name a few. From our local musical talent, we’ll be hearing from such well-loved performers as Chris & Peter; Joanne Rand; Humboldt Capolera: SoHum Girls Band; and Lost Coast Marimbas.

Not-to-be-missed performances and attractions include Feet First, from the tiny dancing flowers, to fairies and ballerinas, to the accomplished mature dancers, they are a definite crowd favorite of the daytime schedule. Other colorful and skilled dance troupes to see include gypsy dancers, Middle Eastern and Egyptian inspired belly dancers, fire dancers and even sword dancers.

At the south end of the fairway you’ll find the popular Generation Green exhibition, the Solar Stage, and a new fine arts area. Summertronica is back with a large tent dedicated exclusively to Electronic Music from our community featuring top DJs of Northern California. New this year, in the turn-around also at the south end, will be the Sacred Round, a giant circular calendar that marks the days with hand-painted rocks created by local Nicole Devine, as a place to honor and celebrate the Earth and seasons. Children may paint a rock to place on a day special to them, and local teacher/author, Gillian Brown will conduct a ceremony at noon and tell a story to kids at 1pm both days.

Ride The Shuttle The Summer Arts shuttle is the best way to access the festival. Offering service all day until shortly after close of the festival each evening. It will drop off/ pick up at the following locations.

Northern Route: Starts at 9 am) • REDWAY: Majestic Center (on Redwood Dr. in Redway) • GARBERVILLE: Garberville Chevron (corner of Redwood Dr. and Sprowel Creek Rd in Garberville) Southern Route: (Starts at 8:30 am) • Richardson Grove State Park • Richardson Grove Family Camp & RV Park

Parking Information The main parking area in Benbow is the Golf Lot and it assessed a fee of $20 per day for standard size vehicles with no ins and outs. Otherwise, parking is very limited in the town of Benbow and attendees are encouraged to ride the shuttle to the event. There is limited free parking in the vicinity of most shuttle stops.

Camping Information There is NO CAMPING available on the festival site. Several state park and private campgrounds are located in the vicinity. Those that are walking-distance or on the shuttle route include Benbow Valley RV & Campground, Richardson Grove State Park, and Richardson Grove Family Camp & RV Park. For contact info- or more local camping and accommodations options visit http://www.mateel.org/localaccomodations.html

The Mateel Information & Merchandise Booth Open 9:30am to 10pm both days

The Kid Zone is always a hit with Circus Nature and their 3 Rings of Play; an arts & crafts, a bouncy house, a one-of-a-kind museum of curiosities called the Odditorium, the antics of Mickey the Clown, facepainting and more. And heads up! A gaggle of performers including jugglers, clowns, unicyclists and face-painted kids may be spotted parading down the fairway at any time!

The huge selection of unique treasures that artists and craftspeople offer make Summer Arts a prime spot for birthday and holiday gift-buying.

Grab a cold beverage and stroll the fairway, and when you want to rest and recharge, stop at any of the fantastic food booths offering a tantalising array of choices.

Local fire departments, schools, health organizations, environmental groups, radio stations, and other non-profits, so important to our way of life here, are participating and fundraising throughout the festival grounds. Know that your patronage of their booths, not only supports these organizations and artists, but makes it possible for the Mateel to continue offering a variety of arts and humanitarian programs, events, and services year after year.

On behalf of the Mateel Community Center, thanks so much for sharing in the special magic that is the Summer Arts & Music Festival!

Offering…

• Program Guides, Stage Schedules and Other Festival Info • Summer Arts & Music Festival T-shirts • Mateel Memberships and Community Center Information • Mateel Merchandise including T-shirts, sweatshirts, tanks, hats, CDs and more • Raffle Tickets- chance to win from over 120 prizes – 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00 Drawing will be held on Sunday at 5:00pm • Stuff Check - for $5.00 you can check your stuff in a safe location while you enjoy the fair. All items must be picked up by 9:30pm. Free for MCC members.

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HEADLINERS / trees stage 8:40 JJ Grey & Mofro JJ Grey is an unfettered, blissful performer, who sings with a blue collared spirit over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. From Jacksonville, FL, his presence before an audience is something startling and immediate; at times a funk rave, and at other times a sort of mass absolution for the mortal weaknesses that make him and his audience human. A fearless performer, his career includes nine albums, spanning from his debut album Black water (2011) to his current Ol’ Glory (2015), and has offered grace and groove in e q ual measure on every one.

His range as a songwriter, from the sacred to the profane, the sly to the sublime, underlies his live delivery that is relentlessly honest as much as it is compassionate. For devoted listeners, there is something fitting, even affirmative in Grey’s commitment to his grandparents’ farmland where he lives and records. The farms and eddying swamps of his youth are as much a part of Grey’s music as the Louisiana swamp blues tradition. As a boy, Grey was drawn to country rockers, including Jerry Reed, Otis Redding and even Run D.M.C. Merging these traditions, Grey began touring as Mofro in the late ‘90s, soon expanding his tours beyond America and the U.K., playing ever larger clubs and eventually massive festivals. A hip shooting, off the cuff performer, JJ Grey & Mofro have one foot in the country church and the other rocking Memphis soul. This will undoubtedly be one fierce and intimate live experience to close out Saturday’s Summer Arts offerings.

7:05 • Motherlode featuring Fred Wesley A dynamite pairing, the Arcata-based 10-piece funk train, Motherlode, will feature legendary American jazz and funk trombonist, Fred Wesley, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s and 1970s. Heavily influenced by James Brown, Herbie Hancock, and the more contemporary Galactic, Motherlode’s extravaganza of fun is their cast. Wesley was not brought full circle by the addition of Wesley to only a pivotal member of James Brown’s band The JBs, whose slippery riffs and pungent, precise solos gave the funk tunes their instrumental punch, but he also acted as band leader and musical director of the J.B.’s and later spent several years playing with George Clinton’s various Parliament/ Funkadelic projects. In his 40-year career he has played and arranged with artists such as Ray Charles, Van Morrison, and De La Soul to name just a few, and is now revered and sampled by many artists of the next generation. Motherlode is among these next generation artists and their complex arrangements and gritty 70s inspired sound will provide the perfect backdrop for Wesley’s mean trombone. Together, they are on a West Coast tour to promote Motherlode’s latest album, All in Good Time, which is what this act is guaranteed to give you!

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10:00 Lolona 11:00 Joanne Rand with Tim Randles 12:00 Feet First Tweener ClownSnotBombs 1:25 Lost Coast Marimbas Tweener Arianna Guillette 2:35 Brother Tweener Richard Barnick 4:05 Mojo Green Tweener Hugh P Gallagher 5:35 Todo Mundo Tweener Tom Lasbury 7:05 Motherlode feat. Fred Wesley 8:40 JJ Grey & Mofro

SOLAR 10:00 Don’s Neighbors Band 11:15 Mimur 12:30 Seed 707 1:45 SoHum Girls 3:05 The Small Axe Ensemble 4:25 Little Kidd Lost 5:35 Midnight North 7:00 Ju Drum & Dynasty One 8:40 Raashan Ahmad & Object Heavy

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10:00 Mark Goo 11:00 Off The Chart 12:10 MoonPine 1:25 454 2:40 JD Jeffries Band 3:55 Farmhouse Odyssey 5:10 OLIO Music & Dance Collective 6:25 Gunsafe 7:50 Scary Little Friends 9:10 Scott Huckabay

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11:00 Circus Nature 12:00 Mickey The Clown 1:15 Kinetic Paranormal Society 2:40 ClownSnotBombs 3:30 SPARC Program 3:40 Asha Nan 5:20 Circus Emporium Roadshow Master of Ceremonies- Steven Weven

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10:00 Scott Huckabay 11:00 Chris & Peter 12:00 Feet First 1:10 Woven Roots Tweener Bud Rogers 2:30 Candelaria Tweener Lemon Lemon Cherry 3:55 Joe Driscoll/ Seykou Kouyate Tweener Mark Goo 5:25 The Brothers Comatose Tweener ClownSnot Bombs 7:00 Angelo Moore & Brand New Step Tweener Thana Redhawk 8:40 Blackalicious

SOLAR 10:00 UFO 8 11:15 Thundercloud 12:30 Garberville Town Band 1:45 Cyclops & The Owl 3:10 The Non-Prophets 4:35 Liquid Kactus 6:00 Asha Nan 7:25 Cold Blue Water 8:50 Jah Sun & I Kronik

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In a hip-hop career that has stretched well over a decade, Blackalicious has earned respect the old-fashioned way, rising through artistry, honesty, and commitment. An American hip-hop duo from Sacramento, CA made up of rapper, Gift of Gab, and DJ/producer, Chief Xcel; they are noted for Gift of Gab’s tongue-twisting, multi-syllabic, complex rhymes and Chief Xcel’s classic beats. Like a few other West Coast rap acts, including the Pharcyde and Jurassic 5, Blackalicious has generally favored what hip-hoppers call the “positive tip;” their lyrics are often spiritual and uplifting rather than violent and misogynistic.

Formed in the early ’90s, their debut single “Swan Lake” (1994) was an underground hit and in 2000 they released their fulllength debut, Nia (the Swahili word for “purpose”). Post 2002, Xcel and Gab began developing solo material, but the pair reunited in 2005 for their third album, The Craft, and 2015’s Imani. And currently, the digital reissue of their 1993 EP, Melodica (originally released on cassette), is causing a buzz at a time when audiences are relishing throwbacks. Treating every rhyme as a piece of poetry, playing with the aesthetics of language, and representing the voice as a unique instrument in and of itself, on Sunday night these lords of the West Coast underground will throw down for this old-school close out to Summer Arts 2015.

7:00 • Angelo Moore & Brand New Step

Angelo Moore is a singer and performer who hardly needs an introduction. Through his legendary band, Fishbone, Moore has influenced and defined a musical style and performance ability that crosses generations and genres. Having joined forces with Bay Area artist/musician Kris Jensen and East Bay Producer/musician Jim Greer of the producer duo, The Rondo Brothers, Moore is redefining himself and his sound with The Brand 10:00 Bud Rogers New Step project.

As The Rondo Broth11:00 Humboldt Capoiera ers craft the beats, 12:15 Bret Harte Breakers Moore decorates with vocals, horns 1:40 Sign1Nine and thermin. The 3:05 Caitlin Jemma & The Goodness group has one release to date, Sacrifice, as 4:30 The Trouble well as another one 5:55 Scuber Mountain on the way. Reminiscent of The Gorillaz, 7:20 The Hip Joint Thievery Corporation, P-Funk All 8:50 Salt Petal Stars, and Curtis

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New Step was a huge hit at last 11:00 Circus Nature year’s SXSW Music 12:00 Mickey The Clown Conference in Austin, TX. Guest 1:15 Kinetic Paranormal Society musicians with 2:40 ClownSnotBombs diverse musical backgrounds 3:30 SPARC Program also help keep 3:40 Asha Nan the project fresh, conscious and catchy, as they alternate from an up-to-7-piece 5:20 Circus Emporium Roadshow band or 3-piece live EDM show.

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10:00 • Lalona Lalona is an eclectic vocal trio from Humboldt Bay performing arrangements spanning a variety of cultural traditions and eras. In the presence of these voices, you will find yourself drifting in Elysian Fields of harmony.

11:00 • Joanne Rand w/ Tim Randles Touring nationally for 30 years and preparing to release her 15th CD, the fierce and yet ever graceful Rand was voted “Best Acoustic Band” by the North Bay Bohemian reader’s poll. Her counterpart for this event, Tim Randles, is a lifelong pianist influenced by jazzfusion, world beat, and theatre music and is currently the part-time musical director for Dell’Arte.

12:00 • Feet First The Feet First Dancers is a little gem of Southern Humboldt that was founded over 35 years ago. A small group of people who were part of the back to the land movement of the 1970s and who shared a love of dance came together and magic happened. They created a dance company with a commitment to inclusiveness, collaboration, and originality. As time has passed the Feet First community has included the children of the founding members... there are now Feet First grandchildren performing with the company.

12:55 • Tweener ClownSnotBombs See Youth Stage description.

1:25 • Lost Coast Marimbas An arsenal of handmade marimbas and a tropical rhythm section come together to create the jazz-tinged, psychedelic sound of the Lost Coast Marimbas, a longtime local favorite sure to get you in the Summer Arts spirit. This performance is dedicated to the memory of longtime LCM member, Archie Umina. We love you.

2:10 • Tweener Arianna Guillette Arianna plays all original music and is currently studying to be a musician at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz.

2:35 • BROTHER The only independent band to have played the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, chances are you’ve seen BROTHER on NBC’s “ER” or heard their music on the classic “Baraka” soundtrack.

Fusing signature vocals and guitar with the deep pulse of the didgeridoo, the soaring highs of the bagpipes, and tribal percussion, BROTHER has self-released 12 albums and is cited as a role model in the independent Australian music scene. With extensive world touring, the Celtic-tribal performances of this now CA-based trio are energetic celebrations that take the live show to a whole new level.

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3:45 • Tweener Richard Barnick & Tina Garsen

Barnick is a self-taught guitar/ bass player and Garsen a player of woodwind.

Together, their music ranges from alt-rock to strange chamber music, with a dose of blues thrown in whenever possible.

4:05 • Mojo Green Exploding from the shadows of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Reno’s Mojo Green has been staking their claim as one of the region’s premier horn-driven funk and soul dance bands. Originally formed in 2009, their drums and bass lay down the foundational grooves while the guitar adds some tasty licks and the saxophone and trumpet sound out blistering lead lines. Punctuated by soulful and sexy lead vocals, Mojo Green plays a style of high-energy music that makes you want to dance and grind until the very last note. Their debut album, Funk in Public (2013), has been well received by both fans and the media alike, earning an award for Best Album of Northern Nevada for 2013 by the Reno News and Review.

5:15 • Tweener Hugh P. Gallagher Hugh Gallagher is a Humboldt-based singer/ songwriter whose music spans the folk/country/ and rockabilly genres. Often delivered with a bounce, sometimes with just a moan or a tear, his songs are lyrical poems drawn from the spinning tragicomedy we all call life.

5:35 • Todo Mundo Voted Best World Music band at the 2014 San Diego Music Awards, Todo Mundo (“All the World”) blends the musical flavors of Spanish rumba, reggae, Brazilian, Balkan and Middle Eastern styles into an irresistible groove that has been moving dance floors and connecting worldwide audiences since 2009. This past February, Todo Mundo entered NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest and from the 7,000 artist submissions they received, NPR’s Alt.Latino program selected Todo Mundo (along with 10 other bands) to be featured in one of their podcasts. Led by singer/ guitarist/ songwriter, Santiago Orozco, a native of Colombia, Todo Mundo recently teamed up with Grammy Award-winning engineer Alan Sanderson to release their latest album, Conexion.

6:45 • Tweener Tom Lasbury Thomas Lasbury is a SoHum musician performing original songs along with some blues and jazz standards.

7:05 • Motherlode featuring Fred Wesley See Saturday Trees Stage headliner description.

8:40 • JJ Grey & Mofro See Saturday Trees Stage headliner description.

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10:00• Scott Huckabay See Saturday Lawn Stage description.

11:00 • Chris & Peter Folk duo, Chris & Peter, have been playing together for the past 40 years and have performed at nearly every Summer Arts since the festival’s inception. They play a mix of traditional and original material on dobro and guitar, bringing you a taste of the old-time festival magic.

12:00 • Feet First See Saturday Trees Stage description.

1:10 • Woven Roots The music of Woven Roots harmonizes rich roots reggae and dub styles from the deep wilderness of Humboldt. With lyrics based in their ecological values, Woven Roots has three albums: Storms of Change, Foundation, and Sound of the Earth- and are one of our top local bands

2:15 • Tweener Bud Rogers See Sunday Lawn Stage description.

2:35 • Candelaria Birthed from the cultural melting pot of Oakland, CA, Candelaria pulls apart cumbia and puts it back together with a heavy dose of dub, reggae, reggaeton, and electronica.

Keeping true to their live performance ethic, they perform all electronic effects in real time with no computers or programmed beats, creating psychedelic world dance music that crowds find irresistible. Moving people with their infectiously original cumbia-dub style, Candelaria has quickly become one of the most popular bands in the Bay Area and was described by NPR in 2013 as the “emerging Latin band to watch.”

3:35 • Tweener Lemon Lemon Cherry Making beautiful music out of a pile of random instruments, this duo features the songs and singing of Chris Parreira (guitar) accompanied by multi-instrumentalist, Anwyn Halliday (glockenspiel, melodica, trumpet, keytar, etc). Melodic, experimental folk, with elements of blues and trad jazz.

3:55 • Joe Driscoll & Seykou Kouyate The expression “music is a common language” has never been more appropriate as it is in the case of Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate. US-born, UK-based Driscoll speaks no French, while Kouyate, who hails from West Africa’s Guinea, little English. When they were brought together at the Nuit Metis festival in Marseille, France in 2010 and given a week to produce a concert, music was the only way they could communicate. It turns out they had a lot to “talk” about, and their first meeting sparked a collaboration that led to the formation of a band, the recording of an album (Faya), heavy touring in Europe and rave reviews around the globe. Driscoll contributes rapping, beatboxing, and guitar while Kouyate, a phenomenon in African music circles, stirs it up with electrified riffs on the kora. Together, Driscoll and Kouyate blend hip-hop, spoken word, funk, and soulful, accessible rock with Afrobeat, reggae and irrepressible African grooves.

5:05 • Tweener Mark Goo See Saturday Lawn Stage description.

5:25 • The Brothers Comatose Banging away on stringed instruments. Singing. Beer.

Camping. Hiking. Drinking coffee. Listening to records.

Road trips. Like the list indicates, this may be one easygoing Bay-Area band, but they play some mean bluegrass/ folk music that has landed them on major festival stages. The Brothers Comatose grew up in a house that was known for its music parties: everyone would bring an instrument, call out tunes and play for hours. The Brothers then took this generous, inclusive, and rowdy attitude to stages all over San Francisco and the buzz now has them touring nationally as well. Their first album, Songs From The Stoop (2010) received five star reviews and the excitement continues about their latest album, Respect the Van (2012). With the addition of members Philip Brezina (fiddle) and Ryan Avellone (mandolin), this string quintet brings a sing-along, stomp-along atmosphere everywhere they go, making for one big extended Morrison family house party.

6:40 • Tweener ClownSnotBombs See Youth Stage description.

7:00 • Angelo Moore & Brand New Step See Sunday Trees Stage headliner description.

8:20 • Tweener Thana Redhawk Thana Redhawk is an inspirational indigenous spoken word artist, published poet, and two-time award winner of Indigenous Legends Awards, transcending music genres with eclectic sounds for the spirit and all of our relations.

8:40 • Blackalicious See Sunday Trees Stage headliner description.

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10:00 • Don’s Neighbors Band Don’s Neighbors rock the block with new classic rock music from Humboldt County. With Kevin on keys, Rod on guitars, and Jessie on drums, they deliver good-energy, original rock music for the masses.

11:15 • MIMUR MIMUR is a four piece collaborative based in SoHum. The group performs a gypsy rock infusion of originals and entertains with their sudden time changes and worlddrawn rhythms.

12:30 • Seed707 Springing forth from the town of Laytonville, Seed707 has been pumping out an infectiously heavy brand of Mendo rock, blues, and reggae since 2003. Writing and performing all original music, this husband and wife led band is a combination of Joplin-like vocals, strong rock rhythms, and melodic blues leads.

1:45 • SoHum Girls Band The SoHum Girls Band is ready to rock you with some of their newest songs, fresh from the recording studio! Combining funk, jazz, rock, country, blues and whatever else comes to mind, their original songs have flair.

3:05 • The Small Axe Ensemble Hailing from the woods of NoHum, The Small Axe Ensemble delivers experimental music that is truly one of a kind. Combining the sounds and styles of rock, singer/songwriter, orchestral, jazz, minimalism, and afro-pop, The Small Axe Ensemble creates complex music in a genre of its own.

4:25 • Little Kidd Lost Little Kidd Lost (formerly Elison of Subliminal Sabotage) has been performing and perfecting his brand of Humboldt County hip-hop for the last 15 years. With a mixture of lyrical hubris and comedic modesty, his candidness has the ability to entertain and engage audience members of all ages and backgrounds.

5:35 • Midnight North Midnight North is entering their second year of holding down a weekly gig at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA where they began webcasting live and cultivating an international fan base. With Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh occasionally standing in, this band’s three part harmonies are as comfortable as an old pair of jeans while the rhythm section can seamlessly push the groove from a stomp to a slow-burn or boogie. Look for their second full-length studio album, due out this year.

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7:00 • Ju Drum & Dynasty One Amayikowan “Ju-Drum” Osadolo was raised in the heart of the afrobeat/ highlife cultural scene in Nigeria, West Africa. He has played with many popular Nigerian artists, including touring the world with Femi Kuti’s band, Positive Force, in the early 90s. Ju Drum presently resides in CA where he is performing a mixture of afro styles with his group, Dynasty One. He is also currently working on a new album with Seed-N-Soil titled, Energy.

8:40 • Raashan Ahmad & Object Heavy Rapper, Raashan Ahmad, is the front man for the live San Francisco hip-hop crew, Crown City Rockers (CCR). Formerly based in Boston, where they went by the name, Mission, they released a self-titled album in 1999 and another as CCR in 2004 (Earthtones). In 2008 Ahmad released a solo record, The Push, which garnered worldwide attention, heralding his abilities as an emcee, producer, and DJ. He is known for his intimate performance style, inviting the audience on a journey into hip-hop, soul, and universal truths.

On this outing he’ll be accompanied by Object Heavy (formerly The GetDown Crew), an all-star band of funk and improv musicians from Humboldt.

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solar Stage 10:00 • UFO8 UFO8 is an indie-rock trio currently on a mission to produce the newest in heavy/ alternative/surf/reggae/rock music. The young band has been playing and recording in NoHum for three years, striving to bring a unique dynamic to the local music scene.

11:15 • Thundercloud Out of the Redwood Forest comes Thundercloud and their fiery mix of tribal beats, primal blues, heavy rock, and thunderous power. Creating original music in the spirit of unity, they seek to inspire healing and positive change.

12:30 • Garberville Town Band Playing from the heart of Humboldt, all-together the members of GTB have close to two centuries of music experience under their belts. Latin, funk, world village music, and fiery horn solos will brighten your day. And get ready, this street-ready group could pop up anywhere around the fest.

1:45 • Cyclops & the Owl A band with a pugilistic sound in the throes of a music revolution, Cyclops & the Owl are worth being heard and seen. With the gravitas of an early Jimmy Cogman, there is a 32.7% chance you will like this band. With surfy, somber songs and a Paul Ruben sense of style and humor, this is a power trio to behold.

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SUNDAY, MAY 31 3:10 • The Non-ProphetsAfter a seven-year hiatus,these longtime Summer Arts stalwarts are returning to the stage. Core members, Cameron Cleaves, Michael Beyer, and Lloyd Hauskins are joined by Gary Stewart, Camillo Aspen and Marisa Formosa to play new material from their soon-to-be-released 5th CD. Their sound is sophisticated, improvisational, and danceable- with real emotion, hot delivery, and a style all their own.

4:35 • Liquid Kactus Formed in Arcata in the summer of 2011, Liquid Kactus is quickly gaining recognition as one of the top jam bands in Humboldt. Their style fuses together many elements of music: funk, rock, jazz, blues, and beyond, with an emphasis on improvisation.

6:00 • Asha Nan Asha Nan pulses out a soulful blend of Brazilian, African, reggae, funk, and hip-hop grooves. Their music supports positive lyrics of peace, unity, and spiritual transformation. The group’s musicians come together from mixed generations and backgrounds to create a communal musical experience celebrating love.

7:25 • Cold Water Blue Blues, rock, jazz, and jam! Southern Humboldt guitarist –singer, Andy B leads this powerhouse of a band featuring The Doors’ drummer Ty Dennis along with some of the North Coast’s top talent.

8:50 • Jah Sun & I-Kronik Jah Sun brings his big reggae anthems to the forefront alongside I-Kronik (formerly known as Gumption), one of the top bands to emerge out of Jamaica in 25 years. An international reggae artist with local roots, Jah Sun’s music and message are truly spreading the world over, evidenced by appearances at major festivals in Europe, South America, and beyond. I-Kronik, meanwhile, represents the future of the classic reggae band and since their official debut in October 2011, they have been rising steadily with their versatility, high-level musicianship, and strong original material.

Conveniently located at each end of the festival, cool off with a cold one from our

BEER GARDENS

featuring over 10 brews from Lagunitas, Eel River, Six Rivers, Angry Orchard Hard Cider and many more. Fine local wine and refreshing mimosas will also be available. Both bars close at 9:00 pm. Drink tickets required for purchase (no refunds). Please enjoy responsibly and remember to stay hydrated.

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10:00 • Mark Goo

6:25 • Gunsafe

Jammin’ rhythms and lyrics in a Southern Humboldt dab-step style.

Gunsafe has been stomping and hollering throughout Humboldt for the last several years. Melding the fire of punk with the tight harmonies of country, Gunsafe will have you dancing, crying, and singing along.

11:00 • Off The Chart Off The Chart, known for its Latin jazz, standards and originals, goes gypsy for Summer Arts! Imagine yourself in a Paris café ­— dance and sing along to gypsy jazz at its finest.

12:10 • MoonPine Hailing from Humboldt county, Moon Pine delivers dark, rich, elegant twang that has been referred to as “Lunar Country.”

1:25 • 454 454 is a high-octane power trio with horns that plays a great mix of originals and classic covers. 454 guarantees to redline your booty with killer grooves, ripping guitar attack, and the voice of a desperately hopeful angel.

2:40 • JD Jeffries Band This band, also including Michael Stewart and Richard McKensie, are longtime musicians and vocalists who have shared the stage with Jerry Garcia and Boz Skaggs, to name a few. With a bright presence, smooth delivery, intricate harmonies and tight changes they’ll perform originals in the spectrum of rock/ folk/blues/country.

7:50 • Scary Little Friends Scary Little Friends is a folk-rock band based in Santa Cruz and SF, with underlying southern soul roots. Strong songwriting is the bread and butter of this band and their live shows combine an understated professionalism with raw talent. Scary Little Friends appeals to their audience the old-fashioned way -- by offering authentic heartfelt performances that fulfill our desire to connect.

9:10 • Scott Huckabay A one-man-band like no other, Huckabay unveils the highest healing rays of the muses. He is a minstrel playing in the frequencies of love, whose musical navigation takes us on shamanic journeys to uncharted portals of the soul to experience the mystic gardens of spiritual, emotional, and physical transformation. A true sound alchemist, every concert is an epic voyage utilizing live guitar looping to create energetic, melodic landscapes of danceable progressive music.

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3:55 • Farmhouse Odyssey Embracing an adventurous writing style and inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, this band has developed an organic and undeniably original sound.

Songs flow freely between moods and styles influenced by progressive rock, psychedelia, jazz, funk, and world music.

5:10 • OLIO Music and Dance Collective

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10:00 • Bud Rogers This will be Bud Rogers’ fifteenth year of playing publicly. With bassist, Mike Pietela, Bud will play original songs with social commentary plus some tasty Americana-songs we all know and love.

11:00 • Humboldt Capoiera Capoeira is a dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines movement, music, ac r o b at ic s, and deep cultural roots.

Humboldt Capoeira Academy is dedicated to sharing awareness and offers classes for all ages and levels.

Directed by Mestre Canguru, who began his studies in 1978 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and has traveled the globe presenting workshops, this Summer Arts showcase will feature master practitioners alongside a mix of skill levels.

12:15 • Bret Harte Breakers Movin’ and shakin’ in the heart of Humboldt, The Bret Harte Breakers are made up of a violinist, guitarist, drummer and bassist who make music for feet stompin’ in the styles of folk, bluegrass, blues, and alternative rock.

1:40 • Sign 1 Nine A power trio from northern Mendo, this group has been writing and performing original, high-energy rock and funk for five years. Tapping into their roots, they bring their audience an experience of great grooves and inspiring messages to deliver smiles and even the occasional head-bang!

3:05 • Caitlin Jemma & The Goodness Caitlin Jemma is a small-town girl with a big country heart. Inspired by nature, love, dreams, and living simply, her songwriting emerged in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is now influenced by her home in the Pacific Northwest. Together, with a 5 piece string band, Caitlin Jemma & The Goodness perform original tunes that are influenced by tradition, delivered with soul, and will surely bring the audience a down-home country feeling.

4:30 • The Trouble The Trouble has built quite a structure upon their Americana foundation. Listeners can easily pick out elements of roots-rock, country, blues, motown, and even grunge in their music, but the band constantly pushes thelimits of these genres.

They have an electric energy on stage, but what really sets them apart is their stellar songwriting. The band boasts two talented young songwriters with Marc Jeffares contributing most of the lyrics and lead vocals, and Chris Parreira providing an occasional contrast. Their familiar yet modern sound is complimented by the classically- trained Issa Stemler on keys and a rock solid rhythm section consisting of Jeff Krider on bass, andSam Kaplan-Good on drums.

5:55 • Scuber Mountain Scuber Mountain is NorCal’s most prominent tragic-pop group. They play an all-original repertoire of ironic pop tunes spiked with jazz and soul. It is said they were founded in the year 2149 and traveled back in time to save the world from Scuber Mountain.

7:20 • The Hip Joint

The Hip Joint brings a hot blazing dance party everywhere they go. With stand-up bass, drums, smokin’ guitar, sweet saxophone, keys, and a fresh young female vocalist, you can’t stop the slam jazzy funk bop. A full dance explosion!

8:50 • Salt Petal This Los Angeles-based collective is invigorating audiences and critics alike with a tropical surf-dance sound in a category all its own. A cross-border combination of Argentinian folk, Brazilian tropicalia, Cumbia, and up-tempo indie-rock blurs ethnic and musical boundaries, bringing to mind Blondie, Os Mutantes, Gal Costa, Los Autenticos Decadentes, and 60s rock and roll. The band’s sound is one of the freshest to come out of LA in a while, showcasing deep South American rhythms with vibrant indie-pop harmonies and textures.

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Same schedule both days

11:00 • Circus Nature

3:30 • SPARC Program

A.O’Kay and Nani Nature - Juggling Clowns and Wizards of Play - invite you to join Circus Nature in a magical performance of epic proportions in “Capture the Carbon Dragon,” an interactive game where we face the challenges of climate change.

The Mateel Youth Orchestra- SPARC (short for Spring Arts Collective) is a multi-generational orchestra/ blending of students and experienced musicians to create a poly-rhythmic rhythm ensemble and experiment with improvisation.

Instrumentation includes marimbas, by local artist Bryce Grey, string bass, soprano to tenor recorders, and voice.

12:00 • Mickey The Clown See In The Kid Zone description.

1:15 • Kinetic Paranormal Society A pair of socks in a magical wardrobe travel through time and space investigating all things supernatural. Bartleby and Artemus find themselves foiling evil plans all while nearly destroying the world themselves. Puppets, comedy, magic and suspense, with live music.

2:40 • ClownSnotBombs ClownSnotBombs was founded by Doug “Slim Chance” McNeely in New Orleans in 2006. The troupe began as a collaboration between circus artists and musicians, touring and performing across the country in a veggie oil bus. Nine years later, it has evolved into a physical comedy performance company composed of multi-talented artists, circus performers, and musicians. In addition to captivating audiences with their humor, they also teach youth programs and host a free weekly circus skill-share in the Bay Area. The ClownSnotBombs crew also recently appeared on an exciting performance based television show called Fake Off on TruTV.

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4:10 • Asha Nan Asha Nan pulses out a soulful blend of Brazilian, African, reggae, funk, and hip-hop grooves. Their music supports positive lyrics of peace, unity, and spiritual transformation. The group’s musicians come together from mixed generations and backgrounds to create a communal musical experience celebrating love and for this special Youth Stagepresentation, kids are invited to join in the fun and music making.

5:20 • Circus Emporium Roadshow The Circus Emporium Roadshow brings you some the strangest and most dangerous acts you will ever see! It’s an authentic sideshow experience, a slice of Americana. You may see the human blockhead, danger juggling, extreme audience participation, twisted clowns, and contorted bodies. All these acts are brought to you by sideshow circus professionals.

You won’t want to watch, but you won’t be able to look away!

Youth Stage Emcee & Master Of Ceremonies: Steven Weven A master juggler and talented vaudevillian/ circus performer, Humboldt’s own StevenWeven will be your host for a full weekend of Youth Stage offerings.

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Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the following activities.

Circus Nature Presents The Three Rings of Play 10am-7pm This family-play area features circus activities, circus equipment, and toys galore. Stop by the Rainbow Star Circus Tent, coordinated by Bede and Denise Steenblock-Smith, performing as A.O’Kay and Nani Nature clowns, and join the fun as they lead their Circus Nature performers/ instructors and hundreds of kids in the Three Rings of Play.

Ring 1: “MyThEater” - Join the rollicking role-play of make-believe Ring 2: “Circus Skills Extravaganza” - Beginners luck becomes an art Ring 3: “Peaceful Pandemonium” - Active games for all ages

Arts & Crafts Activities Tent

Mickey The Clown Mickey is America’s premier musical clown and with his bamboo kazoo, one of a kind voice, and original songs, he makes an instant fan of everyone. Having worked with some of the most respected names in international circus, his skills have led to appearances on Circus Of The Stars, Romper Room, and Bozo- and his engaging shows deliver a message highlighting self-respect, environmental issues, and just plain growing up. Look for him as a roving performer throughout the Kid Zone and don’t miss his noontime performance each day on the Youth Stage.

Da Grand Pooba Performing random ambience throughout the festival and as the Solar Stage emcee, Da Grand Pooba is a storyteller, clown, master of ceremonies, and gifted healer all rolled into one audacious package. Through laughter, original costuming, and puppetry, his jovial presence simply brings out the kid in all of us.

Parades Spontaneous parades led by a variety of theatrical and musical characters will depart at random from the kid zone all weekend. Keep an eye out and join in the fun as we march around the festival.

10am- 6pm Offering ongoing creative arts opportunities for kids and parents all weekend long, this popular tent will get your artistic juices flowing with a variety of continuous (and fun!) arts and crafts projects.

Vending Booths A wide variety of vendors offer activities, costumes, fun, and foods especially for kids.

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Bouncy House

Check at the Mateel Information booth.

Interested in Volunteering?

Contact the Mateel Community Center: volunteers@mateel.org

10am- 7pm Every kid’s favorite attraction, the Bouncy House is offered free of charge all weekend in a supervised environment.

Come take a romp!

Circus Emporium Odditorium The Circus Emporium Odditorium is a one-of-a-kind museum of curiosities. Only at the Circus Emporium can you experience some of the most bizarre and unusual exhibits you ever will see, most that haven’t seen the light of day in over 30 years!

Take the rare opportunity to see the best of these sensational roadside attractions.

It’s all real, it’s all live, and it’s all inside the Circus Emporium Odditorium tent!

Circus Nature Presents A. O’kay Clown & NaniNature

Juggling Jesters & Wizards of Play

Performances for all ages.

Magical adventures with circus games and toys

Festivals, Events & Parties

FIRST AID The first-aid tent is located next to the Trees Stage at the north end of the festival.

Best Pancakes in town!

Breakfast & Lunch served all day Open: 6am- 2pm 7 days a week

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A favorite feature of the Summer Arts and Music Festival since the beginning, you’ll enjoy more than 150 handmade craft, food, and non-profit information booths lining the fairway. Below is just a random sampling of the creative offerings that await, so be sure to check out the festival map for a complete listing.

By Nieves Handmade Face & Body Care Booth #17

By Nieves products are made on the beautiful and remote Lost Coast of California and Nieves says theyare loved by folks all over the world! She invites people to come on by for a free sample of her new product Legs ‘n All.

S. Hayes Ceramics Booth #22

Ceramic artist, Stephanie Hayes concentrates on earthy Pit Fire forms and vividly colored functional pottery; an extreme contrast between ancient and modern ceramic art.

She begins each piece by throwing and trimming on the potter’s wheel, using various stoneware clays. All utilitarian ware is uniquely decorated with stamped impressions of found objects including stamps, coral rocks, scrap metal, wrenches, bolts and even shot gun shells. The essence of S. Hayes Ceramics is her contemporary cup collection, which accentuate personality, whimsical flare and functionality, and are microwave/dishwasher safe and lead free.

Britton Booth #24

“Tactile by nature” jewelry maker, Sarah Alice Britton hand fabricates her mixed metal jewelry to invite touch and inspire playfulness. She incorporates texture and maximizes movement in her pieces both literally and visually. With her youthful attitude and energy, Britton says that each new day provides her with inspiration for projects and designs.

heart leap. Patton’s love for the ocean and nature is expressed in his unique coral-textured and glazed teapots and cups. It all happens at his Klamath River studio with inspiration from around the world. All of his wares are made with high fire stone ware clay and fired on site. They are durable as well as non toxic and microwave and dishwasher safe.

Summertime Forevertime Booth #48

To celebrate the long, beautiful summer days, one Scandinavian tradition is to make & wear floral head wreaths, especially on Midsummer, the longest day of the year. Katherine Myrvold learned this traditional craft from her mother and Norwegian grandmother and has been making them since the age of 5. She uses fresh flowers that dry nicely so the garland can be worn repeatedly or kept as decoration.

Healy Senior Center Booth #67

Healy Senior Center is a non-profit organization for seniors that’s been positive, active force in Southern Humboldt.

Its mission is to support independent, meaningful, dignified lives for older adults through social interaction, recreation, good nutrition, health maintenance information, referrals, and volunteerism in a warm and welcoming facility.

The Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) Booth #70

Organic Attire Booth #25

Artists Janae and Gary Stephens, who work and live on their hydro and solar powered homestead in Mendocino County, create all of their clothing from organically grown cotton that is milled in California. They use low impact dyes and water based fabric inks to create their wearable art. They like their customers to “feel good in it & feel good about it!”

Metalmorphia Booth #26

Kristen Hoard creates metal sculptures and wall art from recycled metals of all kinds including steel, copper and aluminum. LED lights are added to other wall pieces creating a magical world of color and light at night.

Hoard’s metal wall art has heart themes, musical elements, spiritual designs and more.

Rio Patton Ceramics Booth #44

If you are a tea connoisseur, one of Rio Patton’s handmade teapots or tea cups will surely make your

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has been has defending Northwest California’s forests, advocating for science-based protection and restoration since 1977. A membership organization, they believe in the power of the people to make change that positively affects our surroundings. You’ll find memberships, valuable information and friendly faces at EPIC’s booth.

Ashley Bell Art & Illustration Booth #74

Sandy’s Stuff Booth #81

Sandra collects and hand cuts each pendant stone.

Her focus is on American Jasper and Agate. She also carries a variety of stones from around the world. Each necklace comes with matching earrings!

Bear Island Designs Booth #83 Bear Island Designs is a Yurok owned and operated Art company that strive to bring only the finest in authentic contemporary art and graphic design. Our mission is to showcase cultural diversity through art, to ensure the future of their children and grand children.

Indigenous American Art Booth #86 Timoteo Ikoshy Montoya, who currently lives near Chico, California, is an enrolled member of the Lipan Apache Band of Texas. His work, that he says reflects his personal journey as an Apache, in this world, at this time, explores many different art forms: Airbrush art, Tattoo art, Native American crafts a traditional Lipan Apache jewelry.

Elquino Artefact Booth #88

Craftspersons, Nicole and Gerardo Medema, makes ornate leather artifacts that function as purses and bags. They use the supple leather and shapes inspired by New World tribalism and construct their pieces using old world techniques.

They also use string to knot micro macrame jewelry that binds energy-rich stones into amulet forms. They say each piece is “a tool for metaphysical purpose, with an aesthetic that is in tune with nature.”

Baltic Amber and Creations Booth #91

Ashley Bell specializes in oil painting with the aim of capturing the fusion of reality and imagination through her vibrantly colorful paintings. She also makes screen whimsical printed t-shirts and playing cards.

Loreta Flemingaite uses unique ways of drawing paintings with Baltic Amber that brings them to life. Flemingaite grew up in Lithuania but now lives in Humboldt County, where she continues to make her paintings and jewelry using minerals and feathers. She says that amber inspires her, not only the color but the aroma that always scents her booth where she even brews amber tea. Also included in her decorative arts are feather extensions and jewelry.

Rick Whitlow Oils Booth #79

Ride ‘um George Booth #99

Rick Whitlow describes his work as, “realism with a twist”. Each piece is drawn free hand and after a very detailed sketch the process of painting many thin layers of oil paint with no no additives or lin seeds. He’s been drawing for over 20 years and has only been painting with oils on canvas for the last five. Whitlow says seeing art all over Humboldt is what inspired him to paint and share his work with others.

With hand tools and re-purposed materials jewelry maker, George Anderson creates one of a kind pieces of jewelry and accessories that are both unique & affordable.

Frogworks Booth #106

Charlie Hardwick has been making leather masks since 1999. His masks have been used for commercials, magazine ads, and in theaters all over the world.

Some of his inspiration comes from birds on his bird farm. He sells cruelty free feather jewelry.

Four Feathers Booth #108

In creating his unique bird houses and feeders, Timothy O’Brien of Four Feathers utilizes reclaimed materials. He also creates innovative interior art pieces as well.

Presh Booth #112

Nicole Apostoli’s hand makes her trend setting jewelry and accessory collection using embellished textiles, recycled metals and vintage materials combined with leather, chains and gemstones to create one-of-a-kind limited edition treasures.

Girl Friday Art Booth #113

Amber Bishop’s Girl Friday Art is boutique body art that is created using organic Henna, Glitter Mehndi, Face & Body Painting and a few handmade costume accessories. This small team of professional body artists specialize in accentuating the best in everyone they decorate.

Their motto is simply, “Be Art.”

Caricature Arts Booth #114

Portrait artist, Kathlynne Flily Moonfire, known as “The Caricature Lady” has been drawing cartoon protraits of people at the Summer Arts and Music Festival since 2007. Each year, from April through October, she travels from southern California to eastern Washington offering her art at Fairs and Festivals. A former resident of Humboldt County, Moonfire is also a Summer Arts and Music Festival pioneer who offered her one-of-a-kind, hand-made “art-towear” clothing designs and ink drawings from 1978 to 1980. “

Trumbly Designs Booth #118

Shanna Trumbly has employed many different mediums in her art, but after doing her first painting entitled The Unforgettable Kiss she discovered a new found love and passion for acrylic paints on canvas.

Thus began her life-long series entitled Daydream.

Each piece is meant to tell an open ended story that evokes curiosity while inducing a sense of calm. Shanna believes “when we daydream, we are allowing and inviting possibility, and this is when we are most open to pure creativity. With my paintings, my hope is to ignite the imagination of the viewer and inspire the daydream”

Mystic Lion Booth #122

Mystic Lion Art & Design is an art design company based in Northern California. The driving force behind Mystic Lion is internationally known airbrush artist Lawrence Hansen who specializes in custom backdrop designs for bands and music festivals. Lawrence can also be found in his vendor booth, where he sells his other art products including t-shirts, skateboards, banners, and greeting cards.

Moskowitz Studios Booth #126

Southern Humboldt resident, Stuart Moskowitz, whose art is internationally known, is back offering new original paintings and prints on new products. His whimsical images provide a warm and witty comment on contemporary life and have an undeniable universal appeal that has entertained generations of fans. His merchandise includes collector clocks, collector license plates, art prints, postcards, posters, limited editions and original artwork.

Viola’s Garden Booth #129 Viola Cafferata’s handcrafted soaps and body care products are made with hempseed oil, Essential Oils and other wonderful ingredients. She also makes balms, candles, and other soothingly sensuous products That are reasonably priced and lovely to use.

Sweetland Pottery Booth #130

Ten Trees Booth #147 Tree Hanko-McCabe of Ten Trees Tribe conceptualizes, visualizes and produces unique beauty with layers of chain, hammered metal and delicate stones, providing a handmade collection of elegant, bold and beautiful accessories.

WorkShop Mobile Gallery Booth #151

WorkShop is a mobile gallery “contrived to free you from the four walls of today” exclaims owner-operator, artist Nora Dougherty. Inhabiting a 1958 Kenskill trailer Work Shop, Dougherty says, “is an ongoing venue for artists from the north coast of Santa Cruz working in wood cut printmaking, sculptural jewelry, found wood cabinets, painting and ceramics with its core values of craft, resourcefulness, and community.”

Fantastic Face & Body Art by Kathleen Roving Vendor

Specializing in abstract art design, Kathleen likes to use colors that compliments people’s outfits.

Her body designs run from sophisticated and beautyenhancing for adults to whimsical and fun for children. Something for everyone and no two alike.

Paul Steege makes high-fired porcelain tableware which is both utilitarian and pleasing to the senses. His glaze palette comprises a balance of matt, shiny, stiff, and fluid sur faces, which, when blended in various ways, create stormy, watery, or arid surface-scapes. Many of his pieces are distinguished by handles made from manzanita twigs he gathers from his land in the Sierra foothills. My pottery reflects forms and textures in nature and the values of simplicity, integrity, and beauty.

Moss Follows Booth #143 Aisling Svennungsen jewelry is inspired by a blend of images and memories from glittering landscapes, seascapes, and forests. Crocheted metal chains with silver, brass, copper, crystals, semiprecious gems and glass, these wearable art pieces invoke a sense of wonder and enchantment.

Bear Wallow Herbs Booth #146

Bear Wallow Herbs was created by herbalist Cara Saunders to inspire and empower people to take care of their health naturally and stock their medicine cabinets with remedies from nature. Cara sustainably harvests plants in the wild and grows them in her organic herb garden, ready to be used fresh at the peak of their medicinal quality.

Bear Wallow Herbs focuses on remedies for first aid and keeping the whole family healthy.

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All Media Fine Arts Show Located near the Trees Stage at the north end of the festival, the all-media fine arts showcase features dozens of exquisite paintings, drawings, sculpture, functional pieces, photographs, and mixed-media artwork by many of our region’s top artists.

Most pieces are for sale with proceeds supporting both the artist and MCC.

Performance Painting Drawing inspiration from the music on our various stages, look for improvisational performance painting by a variety of local and regional fine artists throughout the festival both daysincluding a special late-night feature with Roman at the SUMMERTRONICA tent.

New! South End Art Gallery Be sure to wind your way to the south end of the festival fairway to enjoy the Workshop Mobile Gallery, a new Summer Arts installation. Inhabiting a 1958 Kenskill trailer and featuring the work of Nora Dougherty, it is also a venue for artists from the Santa Cruz area working in wood-cut printmaking, sculptural jewelry, found wood cabinets, paintings, ceramics, and more.

Art In The Kid Zone Offering opportunities for young ones to get their creative juices flowing, the arts and crafts tent in the Kid Zone will feature a variety of rotating craft and art projects all weekend. Activities are free and kids must be accompanied by an adult to participate.

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The Summer Arts and Music Festival is broadcast live on your local community radio station KMUD. 91.1 SoHum. 88.1 NoHum, 90.3 Mendo, 99.5 Shelter Cove. Tune in during the event to hear main stage acts, recordings of acts from other stages, artist interviews and more.

KMUD is volunteer driven listener supported radio and thanks the North Coast community for their enduring support for over 27 years!

“Have compassion for the ignorant who grovel at the foot of the beast and have faith in your vision”

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Take a stroll down the fairway at night for an exciting Summer Arts experience. In addition to evening musical sets on the Trees, Solar, and Lawn Stages, a variety of engaging performers and performances will also emerge after dark throughout the festival. Check out the following performances or just expect the unexpected!

SUMMERTRONICA E-Music Tent

SUNDAY, MAY 31

Located next to the Andean Music Area

7:30 • DJ BAGGA DONUTS

7:30 – 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday

A Midwest transplant now hailing from Humboldt, Baggadonuts is a driven, passionate and charismatic DJ with a unique approach to his blend of underground Techno. With over 20 years of electronic music under his belt, Baggadonuts is a fan before he is a DJ and you’ll still find him dancing around and soaking up the dance floor vibes in his sensual and compelling sets. His sound is all about connecting with the listeners through high-energy release, uplifting melodies, and low-end grooves that make the floor shake!

SUMMERTRONICA is back! A space dedicated exclusively to Electronic Music from our community, this zone features some of the top DJs of Northern California and brings the very best in house and electronic music to the festival.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 7:30 - DJ JSUN (EEP GROOVE SOCIETY) 8:45 – DJ MARJO LAK (BUTTER MUSIC BRAZIL)

SUNDAY, MAY 31

8:45 • DJ NOEL SCREECH OWL

7:30 – DJ BAGGA DONUTS (DEEP GROOVE SOCIETY) 8:45 – DJ NOEL SCREECH OWL

Enter into a dark and squishy soundscape where beauty is revealed in the most mysterious ways as Southern Humboldt DJ Noel Screech Owl shares skills honed during her late night radio show, Night Shade, on KMUD. Come wander into a land of Psychedelic Bass and prepare to be enchanted along the way.

Plus: DANCE PERFORMANCE BY SUSIE KIDD LIVE PAINTING BY ROMAN

SATURDAY, MAY 30 7:30 • DJ JSUN DJ Jsun is a CA native who’s roots run deep in the electronic music scene. Since his introduction to house music in the early 90’s, Jsun has been working hard to establish NorCal as an important hub for the underground movement. In 1999 he co-founded Deep Groove Society, an event collective consisting of talented DJs, producers, and artists, and in 2013 was signed as a DJ/Producer for Wulfpack, a collective that is currently taking the scene by storm. No matter what style of music he brings, from house to hip-hop and salsa to dubstep, Jsun’s ability to manipulate sound will have you moving in a way that is good for the mind, body, and soul.

8:45 • DJ MARJO LAK Marjo Lak’s DJ career started in the music festivals of Brazil and is inspired by the collective celebration that is DANCE. Since 2001 she has been at the forefront of the Brazilian electronic music sceneorganizing, promoting, and producing parties. As the electronic music culture developed, Marjo and her friends sought out the slippery sounds of bass lines that moved entire dance floors and, in 2005, the DJ collective, Butter Music Brazil, was born. Now based in Humboldt, this eclectic DJ has expanded her vast collection of sounds, whipping up beautiful and energetic sets both for the dance floor and chill out rooms…a complex walk through popular Brazilian, world, soul, funk, and dub music.

Please note that the BAR CLOSES AT 9 PM each night.

No alcohol will be dispensed after this point and there are no refunds on drink tickets.

SUMMERTRONICA Special!

Dance performances by Susie Kidd

This year SUMMETRONICA has a special guest and Susie Kidd, from Beats Vixens, will perform during the DJ sets. Combining elements of hip-hop, modern, tribal belly dance, and burlesque, she brings an improvisational visual performance that embodies the vibration of the crowd unifying together under the same sonic frequencies.

AFTER HOURS IN THE BELLY DANCE TENT

Saturday night only- 9pm

John Hardin Electric Didgeridoo John Hardin combines high-tech circuitry with one of the world’s oldest musical instruments to create a unique sound that is as timeless as it is original.

Nighttime Circus On The Youth Stage

Saturday night only- 9pm Once the children are off to bed, it’s time for a little Nighttime Circus, a burlesque and sideshow extravaganza hosted by StevenWeven and others. A riotously organic combination of performers concocting the right prescription for those not afraid to see the weird, wonderful, and wacky that Humboldt has to offer.

Usual suspects abound to present a panorama of the strange, the odd, and the unusual. It’s all real, all live, and all happening right before your eyes! * Please note this show is not intended for children. Parental discretion is advised.

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See the festival map for locations of the following attractions:

SASSAFRAS

Belly Dance Temple

A fusion belly dance troupe from NoHum, SASSAFRAS is directed by Laura LopezAyllon and seeks to entertain and express through belly dance. Kindled by the likes of Bal Anat and the Bay Area Belly Dance scene, SASSAFRAS uses a wide range of music and styles to explore and inspire.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

SUNDAY, MAY 31

2 pm: Circus Of Elements

1 pm: Bella Vita

3 pm: Saroja

2 pm: Tribal Oasis

4 pm: Rockin’ Rubies

3 pm: Circus Of Elements

5 pm: Tribal Oasis

4 pm: Rockin’ Rubies

6 pm: Lakshmi’s Daughters 7 pm: SASSAFRAS

5 pm: Shoshanna & the Ya Habibi Dance Collective

7:30: Ya Habibi Dance Collective

6 pm: Lakshmi’s Daughters

Lakshmi’s Daughters Our homegrown SoHum gypsies come down to the river to pray. The musicians fill the air with sweet and spicy sounds to make your hips sway- as the dancers...oh! the dancers! Conjuring the Goddess with every movement of their dancing bodies, weaving a spell with their veils in the wind, they make the fire alight in our hearts as the Eel River sings in harmony. This band of Gypsies invites you to celebrate life with song and ecstatic dance-- an offering to the Goddess and all Her children.

Shoshanna & The Ya Habibi Dance Collective Ya Habibi Dance Collective is directed by Shoshanna and based in Arcata. While rooted in traditional and contemporary Egyptian styles, the dancers of Ya Habibi draw inspiration from many sources for their creative, energetic shows. Shoshanna teaches and performs across the U.S., runs Redwood Raks World Dance Studio and produces the annual Redwood Coast Belly Dance Festival in Arcata each October.

Circus of the Elements Circus of the Elements is a tantalizing dance and production troupe out of Trinidad, CA and specializing in fire dance, prop manipulation, LED glow, black light, and multi dimensional performances. Artistic and geometric choreography and improv dance fills the stage while their passion fills our hearts.

Bella Vita Bella Vita Fire will create a visual flowarts display of colorful props and a bohemian inspired gypsy circus. Artist and director, Gypsy Bella, has orchestrated a beautiful dance set with a variety of flow-props to bring you unique and original entertainment.

Tribal Oasis Come delight your spirit with Tribal Oasis.

Their shining swords and swirling skirts draw from the traditions of the Silk Road’s nomadic tribes, where dance is a vibrant celebration of life. Directed by Megz Madrone, Tribal Oasis’ middle-eastern dance performances are improvised in the moment and grounded in our connection to the music, the earth, and the tribe.

Saroja Saroja performances are fun, funky, earthy and dynamic. Their style is familyfriendly, blending traditional technique with modern creative flavors. Founded on friendship, Saroja was co-created in March 2007 by three women, director/ choreographer Sonja Shattuck, Angie Hloucha, and Jenny Yearwood.

Rockin’ Rubies The SoHum dancers of Rockin’ Rubies Belly Dance are inspired by the beautiful and soulful sounds of Middle Eastern music. Dance to live- and live to dance!

Generation Green Dome Located at the far south end of the festival, this year the Generation Green Dome will feature some new products and information. A list of the confirmed displays, activities, and participants include: • Greenwired will be powering the Generation Green Dome with a complete off-grid power system along with solar water pumps and ventilation fans.

• Electric vehicles will be available for viewing with information on renewable energy charging.

• An aquaponics system will be on display.

• Omnivoltaics, a micro solar products company, will have a rep there to show off their products.

• Black Soldier Fly Composting demonstration • Bio fuel classifier will demonstrate a bio fuels power generation system.

• Power outlets will be made available for battery charging off of the solar power systems.

• Green building materials and water-saving goods will be on display from Organic Grace.

Huayllipacha’s Andean Music Area All afternoon both days Huayllipacha (Why-Lee-Pacha) was conceived in 1987 by several Peruvian youths from the Andes. As a tribute to their culture and with respect, honor, and admiration of their ancestors, these dedicated musicians named their group in the ancient tongue of Inca-Quechua. Meaning “Singing to the Earth,” it is in this spirit that their music is offered. Over the years, they’ve expanded their style to include traditional and contemporary music of the Andes, as well as flavors from other regions in South America and beyond- including pop hits. Truly a cultural treasure- one listen to these worldclass Andean musicians will sweep you away to the Peruvian highlands.

Hearth’s World Music Jam Tent Random jams and performance all weekend A world beat gathering place where you can bring your own drums or try various shared instruments provided by the Hearth Ensemble. Facilitated by expert players, come to jam, to listen, or just to try something new. All ages and abilities are welcome and dancers are especially encouraged. And, please remember to be respectful of the instruments and your fellow musicians when joining in the fun.

New! The Sacred Round Located in the turnaround loop at the south end of the fest- adjacent to the Solar Stage The Sacred Round is a giant calendar of painted river rocks created to honor Earth and celebrate her seasons. The Solstices: North and South & Equinoxes: East and West will be highlighted, giving the viewers a visual representation of the four seasons. Everyone is invited to walk The Round and give thanks. There will be a table at the Devine Round Calendar Booth for people to paint a rock and place it in the Sacred Round on a day that is special to them. Special guest- local teacher and author, Gillian Brown, will be conducting a ceremony at noon and will also be reading a story for children at 1pm both days.

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31st annual reggae on the river On the weekend of July 30th-August 2nd, Mateel Community Center presents the 31st anniversary of the longest running reggae festival in the U.S., the one-and-only Reggae On The River. Set on the banks of the majestic Eel River and delivering the best in reggae and world music to the hills of Humboldt County, the 2015 edition of this iconic gathering will feature global luminaries like: Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Cham, Alborosie & Shengen Clan feat. King Jammys, Tarrus Riley & Blak Soil, Protoje & The Indiggnation, Ce’Cile, Collie Buddz, Nahko and Medicine For The People, Ghetto Youths International featuring Jo Mersa, Christopher Ellis, Black-Am-I, & Wayne Marshall; Emmanuel Jal, The Congos, Flavia Coelho, Stick Figure, Zvuloon Dub System, Alerta Kamarada, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba, Fortunate Youth, Mr. Williamz, Aaradhna, HIRIE, Empress Unification, and many more!

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The 31st annual Reggae On The River will also showcase more than 60 vending and non-profit booths, the ever-lively KidLandia, an opportunity to help with the Tools For Change humanitarian outreach program (and other worthy causes!), plus the camping, community, and irie vibes which made Reggae On The River famous.

3 and 4-day tickets are available at reggaeontheriver.com and at the usual NorCal outlets.

Or better yet, go big with the new Ambassador Pass to enjoy unprecedented perks and access!

And while you’re at it, make plans to really do things in style with an RV. RV registration is open now, but space is limited so don’t delay in making these arrangements.

Visit the festival website for the full scoop and start planning your Reggae On The River pilgrimage today. Its happening July 30th-August 2nd at French’s Camp in Southern Humboldt- Heart of the Emerald Triangle- and your portal to a higher vibration!

Top Row: Emmanuel Jal, Alborosie, Tarrus Riley Middle: Stephen Marley, Flavia Coelho, CeCile, Collie Buddz Bottom Row: Empress Unification, The Congos, Cham, Aaradhna

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Mateel Programs Benefit the Entire Community Mateel Community Center has the distinction of being both a community center and an arts non-profit organization.

As a community center, Mateel is a place where the people come together. We come together at the hall to dance and listen to live music, to perform, to fundraise for non-profits and people in need, to convene for all sorts of meetings, workshops, memorials, parties, wedding receptions, classes and even to share a meal three times a week.

As an arts non-profit the Mateel offers arts education and exposure through classes in theatre, music, fine arts, martial arts, and arts exposure through concerts, dance recitals, plays, art exhibits, and our music and art festivals including the Summer Arts & Music Festival, Reggae on the River, Humboldt Hills Hoedown and Hemp Fest. We also rent the hall to outside producers who bring other music concerts to the Mateel.

We are a membership organization, whose members have a vote in the elections for board of directors.

We welcome members’ suggestions for the kinds of programs and entertainment they would like to see at their community center.

As the reality of funding cuts threaten drama, arts and music classes in our public schools, the Mateel is happy to be able to offer some quality programs to children, youth, and the community at large.

Youth Alive! is a teen-driven program of the Mateel

Community Center and offers opportunities for the youth of Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino Counties to connect with the positive strengths of their community and to build relationships with peers and adult role models through engaging and motivational activities in community, arts, and outdoor adventures.

Activities are free and transportation is provided.

A sampling of recent/current YA! offerings include: COMMUNITY: • Safe Zone and QPR Workshops: Suicide Prevention and LGBT Training • Workshops with Dell’Arte and Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change • Peace Leadership Project * and Mindful Schools • Eel River Recovery Project Collaboration • F.R.E.E. (Freedom of Resources for Empowerment through Education) Workshops • KMUD 91.1 FM Radio Show • Community Service Projects • Humboldt Roller Derby and Humboldt Crabs Baseball Games • Safe and Sober Grad Party!

ARTS: • Community Mural Projects in Southern Humboldt • Fieldtrips to Humboldt County Theatres

• Center Arts Events: Blue Man Group, Stomp, and Zoppé Family Circus • Multi-Media Production Collective • Pastels on the Plaza, Mad River Festival, Emerald Arts Festival • Outdoors Painting Workshops • Mateel Community Shows OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: • Backbacking • Hiking • Kayaking • Ropes and Challenge Courses • Rock Climbing • Mountain Biking • Snowboarding • RampArts Skateboarding Workshops YA! Outdoor Adventures provides free outdoor activities that promote health and the stewardship of our natural resources.

The YA! Peace Leadership Program and the Mindful Schools team provides pro-active workshops and activities that focus on communication skills and “alternatives to violence” with 7th and 8th graders.

For a current schedule of events or more information, contact the Youth Alive! coordinator at 923-1147 or email youthalivevolunteers@gmail.com.

More info at www.sohumyouthalive.org and www.facebook.com/sohumyouthalive.

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We select some of the finest sustainably produced wines these regions have to offer for our community’s enjoyment!

Take a virtual tour at www.geolinkwine.com and experience the wines from the bedrock to the bottle!

Find some of the labels shown here at these favorite Humboldt restaurants and retail outlets: Libation, Crush, Wildflower Cafe, Redway Liquor, Humboldt Bar & Grill, Chatauqua Natural Foods, Benbow INN, The North Coast Co-Op, Murphys Markets, Myrtlewood Liquor, Oberon Grill, Brick & Fire, 511 Bar & Grill, Gabriel’s, Harris & K Market, and more!

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Recycled Youth Now in it’s 18th year, the Recycled Youth program is a teenage Theatre Ensemble and one of our programs for kids that is near and dear to the Mateel. Under the direction of its founder, local theatre professional, Joani Rose, the teen participants use comedy, physical theatre and music to explore and express their questions and views of the world and their lives. The result is a series of vibrant skits that are highly entertaining, comedic at times, moving and thought-provoking.

Some of the issues Recycled Youth has explored are the effects of GMOs on our health, the effects of growing up around the marijuana industry, climate change, the influx of transients in our area, duplicitous politicians, sexuality, relationships, family dynamics….issues that effect us all as seen through the focused awe of young people in the midst of finding their way in life. The Recycled Youth program convenes in October with performances in early December.

Food Preservation Classes The Food Preparation classes are part of a program that started last year in collaboration with the CalFresh program and the Humboldt County UC Cooperative Extension’s Master Preservers is a series of food preservation classes that meet monthly at the Mateel kitchen. Master preservers are teaching classes in canning, freezing and drying throughout the year with whatever the season’s harvest brings.

With the drought conditions in CA expected to effect food supplies/costs this year, Californians are interested in preserving foods while they are in season and plentiful.

Classes fill up fast starting in May. Exact dates will be announced soon. For more information or to sign up for any of the classes, contact Amie McClellan at 707-2233063 or at the Mateel office at 707-923-3368.

Missoula Children’s Theatre Presents Blackbeard The Pirate in 23rd Year at Mateel For 23 years, every 2nd week of October, the big red truck of the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s pulls up into the Mateel Community Center’s parking lot and that’s when the fun begins! This year, that means auditions on Monday, October 5th and a public performance of Blackbeard The Pirate on Saturday, October 10th.

A highlight of Fall for many kids in Southern Humboldt, is when for one full week this professional, touring, children’s theatre program takes residence at the Mateel. In addition to their amazing experience and expertise, two of MCT’s Actor/Directors bring scenery, costumes, props, make-up, and basic lighting - everything it takes to put on a full-scale, musical theatre production, except the cast. That’s provided by southern Humboldt kids who with MCT’s direction, become stars for the week!

Fifty to 60 local students, from Kindergarten through 12th grade are cast at an open audition on Monday.

Throughout the week they are well-rehearsed, learning lines, songs and choreography to perform as an ensemble in a full-length musical. All of the plays are original adaptations of classic children’s stories and fairytales that we all know and love. Over the years the kids have performed Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden, Pinnocchio and many more.

The Spring Arts Collective Program for Youth The Spring Arts Collective, (SPARC) is an 8-week, after-school arts and music program for youth, ages 11 to 17, that just completed its 4th annual session this past April. SPARC was created in 2012 by former Mateel Board member Kathryn Guillette to give kids with an interest in arts and music an opportunity to explore their interests and also to help augment the lack of music and art classes that have been cut from school budgets.

The classes were taught by Southern Humboldt artists. Working as a team, commercial artist Marc Arceneaux taught graphic design and Ann McIllwain, the art instructor from Whale Gulch School taught basic drawing techniques. Cathryn Guillette, Jessi Langstrom taught recorders and Marimbas and Richard Barnick taught bass guitar. The classes culminate in an exhibit of the students’ art and a performance of their music as part of the Artists of the Emerald Coast, an art show and wine-tasting that happens in late April of each year.

SPARC provides a focused, positive, creative outlet for youth in our area in a safe and fun atmosphere. Look for registration announcements in local media outlets in each February, for the classes that start the first week of March.

Mateel Aikido One of the most popular and longestrunning Mateel-sponsored programs of the Community Center is Mateel Aikido. Led by Sensei Russell Wisby, Mateel Aikido provides low cost training for children and adults in the Japanese martial art of Aikido.

It’s offered two days a week for most of the year and new students are welcome at any time. Classes are held most Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm at the Mateel Community Center.

For more information or to sign up, contact Russell Wisby at 986-7054.

Random People Theatre Project The Random People Theatre Project is an experiential theatre program started by southern Humboldt residents, Jenny Edwards and Susan Alexander for people of all ages and levels of experience. After their retirement from the project four years ago, theater pros, Marilyn Foote and Anna Rogers, took over the co-directing of the project. The production consists of an eclectic mix monologues and short plays that range from comedy to drama, all with a common setting.

Last year all of the plays were set at a general hospital. This year, the plays were set in a rural park. Foote said that RPTP gives people with an interest in writing, directing or acting in theatre, a place to learn, practice their skills and perform their art.

Part of the appeal, Rogers said, is that “chances are that if you live in Southern Humboldt, you know someone who is involved in the annual RPTP show and it’s always entertaining to see your neighbors performing as their alter ego or a character created entirely out of their imaginations,” Started as a variety of monologues, RPTP has expanded to include small plays with more than one voice. At the end of several months of developing and rehearsing, their theatrical vignettes are performed before live audiences at the Mateel for 3 nights and a matinee. This popular Mateel-sponsored program is going into its eleventh year.

As part of the Mateel’s continuing mission to offer quality cultural opportunities for children and teens, we offer the Missoula Children’s Theatre at no cost to participants.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Mateel office at $15 for general admission, $12 for MCC members and $5 for pre-teens. For more information call phone 923-3368 or check out our website at www.mateel.org.

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Calfresh provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help add to your food budget to buy nutritious foods for a better diet.

The SNAP Program (Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program)

allows you to purchase fresh foods at grocery stores and even Farmers Markets!

You can apply for a household, or for a single individual.

For questions about elibility and sign-up assistance, visit the SHCP office located at 864 Locust St., Suite A, Garberville Mon. and Thurs. 11am-5pm.

The Southern Humboldt Community Park partners with local farmers, community organizations, and

Calfresh to provide fresh produce baskets to low income families during the summer season.

For more information about this program, visit sohumpark.org or call (707) 923-2928.

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FIRST AID The first-aid tent is located next to the Trees Stage at the north end of the festival.

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San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents Freedom Land at MCC, June 27 The Tony award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe, is a popular staple of Mateel’s annual offerings. Bringing political satire to audiences as hilarious musical theatre, is a form the Mime Troupe has perfected over its 56-year history. The Mime Troupe makes you laugh at the absurdities of contemporary life while highlighting the causes of their existence.

Never reticent about bringing tough issues to light, they do the opposite: dissecting and exposing the dark underbelly of unscrupulous corporations, and governments that hold their rights to profit and power, above the rights of people to things like clean water, clean air and other basic freedoms.

In recent years they’ve lampooned such controversial issues as genetically modified foods, the “War on Terror,” the U.S. health care system, the gentrification of urban neighborhoods and presidential elections, to name a few.This year’s show, “Freedomland” set in a poor urban neighborhood of big city America, looks at how the poor in general, particularly people of color and immigrants become the collateral damage of the war on drugs, especially now, as the Mayor and the Police Chief ramp up the fear, the funding and their shiny new tank to fight the newest drug threat to America, SNORF! The San Francisco Mime Troupe’s shows are a favorite of political theatre enthusiasts in Humboldt County and generally sell out. For the first time this year, SFMT will be performing in June instead of August.

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