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From the Editor In Tune
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Attack of the Monster Women Insider profile: The Monster Women
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Follow the Beat Five iconic Arcata music venues
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Bar by Bar Making beautiful music at Marimba One
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Bagels & Boards Two Redwood Acres spots for noshing
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Flavor Palette Tuyas in Ferndale
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Crown Jewell A Blue Lake distiller’s journey to gin
Just Browsing 73
An Herb Shop Grows in Eureka Teas and tinctures at Humboldt Herbals
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For the Love of Music
Regional Directory 98
Humboldt County Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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In Tune Humboldt County has a thriving music scene or, more accurately, scenes. After all, we’ve got a creative populous — scratch a shop owner or a banker and you might find a musician under there — and an audience pool bolstered by college students. For a remote area, we also get a number of big-name acts coming through on the road to San Francisco and Portland. In this issue, we’ll take you on a tour of iconic venues in Arcata — bars, clubs and theaters — where you can hear everything from reggae to punk to bluegrass on any given night. In Perfect Trips, you’ll find luthiers making guitars and banjos that are works of art, grab a bite at Taj Mahal’s favorite local Creole spot and the best places to catch buskers during monthly arts nights. And while we can’t promise you any whale songs, there are a few scenic spots to look for migrating grays, humpbacks and orcas. We’ll take you inside the Marimba One factory, where craftspeople are building world-class instruments, and let you know when and where you can catch a concert. We’ve also got an interview with The Monster Women, a Eureka trio with a kitsch-punk sound that’s been going strong for
more than a decade. Don’t be scared, they’re delightful. Searching for something to eat? Take a trip to Redwood Acres Photo by Mark mckenna Fairgrounds where a New York bagel joint and a charcuterie place are each amassing loyal followings. For lunch or dinner, we’ve got reservations at Tuyas, with fresh, creative Mexican dishes on Ferndale’s Main Street. Cocktail enthusiasts might enjoy a trip north to the Jewell Distillery for the fragrant gin that’s even winning over the gin-phobic. Check out our Browsing section to cure what ails you at Humboldt Herbals, then peruse the musically gifted mementos from shops around the county. Even if you haven’t got a plan, you’ll find a good time here in Humboldt. Just follow the music.
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Marimba One’s 30th Anniversary Concerts: March 23 & 25 Hear world-class musicians play world-class marimbas made right here in Humboldt. It’s dreamy music from a timeless instrument and a great excuse to visit the funky Arcata Playhouse.
Local Music Shops Whether you’re a pro or an aspiring amateur, the independent music shops in Humboldt are the real deal, run by committed musicians and music lovers. Browse to your heart’s content.
Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo: Feb. 1-4 Thinking about getting some ink? Artists and their living canvases gather at Blue Lake Casino to create and compete in the realm of body art.
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Winter/Spring 2018 | January 2018 - April 2018 | Volume IV No. 3 Publisher Chuck Leishman Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill Art Director / Designer Jonathan Webster Creative Services Manager Lynn Leishman lynnleishman@gmail.com Calendar Editor Kali Cozyris Contributing Writers Nora Mounce, Deidre Pike, Jennifer Savage Grant Scott-Goforth, Richard Stenger, Collin Yeo Contributing Photographers Jillian Butolph, Drew Hyland, Amy Kumler, Mark McKenna, Greg Nyquist, León Villagómez Production Manager Holly Harvey Graphic Design/Production Jillian Butolph, Miles Eggleston, Jacqueline Langeland Advertising Manager Melissa Sanderson melissa@northcoastjournal.com Account Executives Tyler Tibbles tyler@northcoastjournal.com Kyle Windham kyle@northcoastjournal.com Scott Woodglass scott@northcoastjournal.com Classified Advertising Mark Boyd Office Manager Annie Kimball Bookkeeper Deborah Henry billing@northcoastjournal.com Web www.humboldtinsider.com
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Nora Mounce loves living in historic and beautiful Eureka, where she runs a vacation rental from her Victorian home and indulges in domesticity and DIY projects. Her perfect Humboldt day is a run in the redwoods with her husky, antiquing with friends and enjoying a pot of soup and local oysters for dinner.
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Deidre Pike migrated to foggy Humboldt County from balmy O’ahu in 2012. She’ll never leave. She’s been a reporter, mom, editor, granny, campground manager, author of two books, dog owner, amateur ceramicist and assistant journalism professor. She loves to drink wine and hike lost coasts and redwood forests.
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Collin Yeo was born in San Francisco and raised in Dow’s Prairie, California. He has also lived in Colorado, New York and New Orleans. He has worked in construction, in demolition (deconstruction?), in bars and restaurants, and has also been a touring musician and occasional freelance writer.
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A few minutes into the 2006 Humboldt County music documentary Rural Rock & Roll, The Monster Women’s guitarist and vocalist Courtney Jaxon describes our little slice of heaven. “There’s something strange and magical about this whole place,” she says. “It’s like we’re in the middle of some weird forest where things are different.” A bit further on, drummer and vocalist Aimee Taylor notes, “There’s a lot going on for such a small place.” Thirteen years later, both these things remain true. Our forests are strange and magical enough that director Ava DuVernay used them for her forthcoming adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. And Humboldt’s locally produced arts, music and theater continue to fill venues and galleries throughout the county. As for The Monster Women? Still going strong. Formed by Jaxon, Taylor and keyboardist Gary Silver in 2004, the band refers to itself as a “girl group gone to space” and resides in that sweet spot between retro new wave and garage rock. You’ve been together since George W. Bush was president, Facebook was still in a relatively nascent stage and the hashtag #EurekaRising had yet to trend. How has The Monster Women evolved over the years?
Courtney: We’ve become much better musicians after so many years of playing … There are so many jobs that go into putting on a good show: the booker who coordinates a venue, the promoter who makes eye-catching flyers and uses social media like Facebook or a telephone pole, the sound engineer, the door person, the other performers and an enthusiastic audience — hopefully! It’s quite a dance and we’ve done a lot of dancing. What are the challenges of being musicians in a small town in a remote area?
Courtney: It’s very DIY in this smaller town setting. One of our biggest challenges is finding proper venues … Two venues that are working hard to keep the scene alive right
now are the all-ages venues Outer Space (1100 M St., Arcata), as well as the Siren’s Song (325 Second St., Eureka). Is it helpful or more complicated to also be small business owners?*
Courtney: Yesterday’s punks have now become today’s small business owners/ entrepreneurs! … After 15-plus years of being best friends and bandmates, it’s exciting to be sharing in the world of small business ownership together. All of our shops are within one block of each other.
The Monster Women’s record: Murmaids from Mars
What are your favorite things about Eureka? Humboldt County?
Aimee: We love Old Town, of course, the thriving artistic community, the natural beauty of where we live. We have many amazing people here and our area is very unique. Courtney: Humboldt definitely has some magical energy and inspires our imagination. Aimee: A lot of the bands who come through come back because they love it here. #ilikeeureka! How does your music reflect this place?
Aimee: We write surreal-themed, otherworldly poppy rock songs. The soundtrack of our lives. Courtney is many generations local Humboldt, I've been here since third grade and Gary grew up on a farm in Ohio, but has been in Eureka now longer than he was there. Most of the songs on our first CD, some of which are still in our song rotation, were written →
The Monster Women’s new album Astral Projectin’ will be available on vinyl in March. * Jaxon owns vintage clothing store The Little Shop of Hers at 416 Second St.; Taylor owns vintage clothing shore Shipwreck at 430 Third St.; and Silver owns Seamoor’s toy shop at 212 F St.
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by Courtney many years ago, and Eureka definitely inspired them in one way or another. Favorite show ever?
Gary: We loved opening for the Slits at [the former] Synapsis, as well as playing at the Eureka Vet’s hall (Eureka Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1018 H St.) with Scout Niblet and Afrirampo. Those were amazing shows … More recently, we played really fun shows to premiere our latest music video, “Lost at Sea,” a claymation video by local artist Violet Crabtree that’s now on YouTube. Why does Humboldt County have such a vibrant music scene?
Gary: There are a lot of artists here in general. We believe the beautiful surroundings and remote location lend themselves to the creative process. Arts Alive! is a really fun monthly event and celebrates art on all levels. How can people visiting Humboldt find you? Why should they?
Gary: You can find our albums at The Works record store (434 Second St., Eureka). Little Shop of Hers, Seamoor’s and Shipwreck are where you’ll find any one of us any given day. We post our shows on Facebook and flyers around town, as well as advertise our shows in the North Coast Journal. We feel like we appeal to a wide audience with lots of different tastes in music. Check out our videos on YouTube — if you like what you see and hear, come find us! Our next show is Feb. 1 at Outer Space with K Records owner and Beat Happening legend Calvin Johnson. You’ve been playing music as The Monster Women since 2004. Where do you see yourselves 13 years from now?
Aimee: Still rockin’-and- a-rollin’! As David Bowie would say, “We don’t know where we are going from here but we promise it won’t be boring.”
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FOLLOW THE BEAT Five iconic Arcata music venues By Collin Yeo On any given night, you can follow the sound of music and find yourself a good time in Arcata’s bars, restaurants, clubs and on sidewalks. Here are five rock-solid places to let the sound of local and visiting acts move you.
Van Duzer Theatre HSU Campus
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The John Van Duzer Theatre on the Humboldt State University campus is the closest thing Arcata has to a concert hall and the diverse schedule dominated by the Center Arts season reflects that. Originally called the Sequoia Theatre, it was rechristened on Nov. 10, 1974, a mere 25 days after the death of its current namesake. John Van Duzer was a beloved member of the theater department and was instrumental in pioneering the technical and stage designs that brought the theater into the modern age. An elegant balconied building with a near 900-person capacity, the venue is renowned for the larger acts which Center Arts has attracted, including artists such as Joan Baez, Marcel Marceau, Joan Armatrading and rising jazz phenome Kamasi Washington’s group. In addition to music, the Van Duzer still hosts performances by the University’s theater department, as well as acrobatic acts and spoken word performances. Concessions usually include preshow and intermission offerings of wine, beer and cookies. Certainly on the spendier side of Arcata’s live attractions, the Van Duzer’s well-curated line→ up is frequently still a bargain. humboldtinsider.com
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When co-owners Aimee Hennessey and Merrick McKinlay opened Richards’ Goat Tavern in November of 2014, they had expansion on their minds. Aimee explains that their vision for The Miniplex, the tiny venue adjacent to the bar, “came when we owned La Dolce Video in Arcata. Customers would frequently bring up what a bummer it was that there was no longer a local theater showing the sort of new independent films we stocked at the shop.” Helped by a Kickstarter fund, the Miniplex opened its doors in July of 2015 and quickly became more than just a 32-seat theater for independent cinema. They began booking live music there, as well, moving the rows of seats to the walls for shows to fit a larger crowd. “When you come to a show at The Miniplex,” Aimee continues, “you get to see artists like Hawkwind, Imarhan, Abstract Rude or Weyes Blood up close in an unusually intimate setting. One of my favorite musical performances so far was Swedish psych band Dungen performing their soundtrack to a 1926 animated fairytale projected behind them.” With a large menu of unique cocktails, teas and local-vore and vegan-friendly food, the bar at the Goat gives Miniplex attendees a refreshment experience on par with the delightful and esoteric entertainment offerings.
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The Alibi 744 Ninth St. (707) 822-3731
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Located in the center of Ninth Street’s tavern row, The Alibi is a long-running staple of Arcata’s music scene. Once just a dimly lit restaurant and bar, recent renovations have seen the addition of a brightly lit dining room and new bar, as well as a patio and smoking area and large, clean bathrooms. However, the dive aesthetics of the old place have not been forfeited, as the original “dark side” of The Alibi has been preserved in all its glory. On a dry-erase board above the pinball machine by the front door, one can find the calendar of upcoming shows booked by long-time promoter and loud-music impresario Ian Hiler. Full disclosure: Hiler used to regularly book my erstwhile New Orleans-born act Pony-
Killer, and we always had an especially good time playing there. Hiler’s tastes trend toward the kinds of music that work perfectly for the Alibi’s latenight format: punk, metal and heavy rock bands are generously represented, while lo-fi country groups such as Jenny Don’t and the Surs and the noisy astro-blues oddity Bob Log III have a home here, as well. Although Saturday is the traditional night for shows, off-nights are not unheard of if the touring act is good enough. Recently, vinyl DJ-curated dance nights have popped up, too, with tastes trending toward punk, goth and new wave. This large-menu restaurant, bar and venue hybrid is a venerated institution enshrined in the → pantheon of Arcata’s nightlife.
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In 1977 Fred and Joyce Hough started The Jambalaya as a low-key bluesy live music bar just off the Arcata Plaza. In fact, my uncle Jay was one of the first bartenders there, my dad was the in-house carpenter and repair-man and I used to go bird-watching with the late door guy Bert, so the joint has always been dear to my heart. Local drummer and talent booker Pete Ciotti became an owner of the venue in 2009, with its full kitchen, generous stage and room capacity of 219. Thankfully the large Muddy Water painting presiding over the old stage stayed. The Jam, as it is now called, is focused on being a bar and venue now, offering music every night of the week and a schedule which sees a little of everything: weekly comedy shows, reggae groups, electronic acts DJspun dance parties, rock and tribute shows, jam bands, funk and rap acts. The Jam’s good sound set-up, open dance floor, full bar and prime location make it a great bet for most any party night.
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The Jam 915 H St. (707) 822-4766
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Humboldt Brews 856 10th St. (707) 826-2739
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Although the brewery part of the business is long gone, Humboldt Brews — or Humbrews, as the locals call it — offers a broad variety of beers and ciders, many local, as well as a full bar and extensive pub/bistro menu. While half of Humbrews’ footprint is dominated by a myriad of screens for the sporting crowd, the medium-sized attached music venue has a large dance floor, an excellent sound system, an intimate but spacious stage and limited raised seating for those not feeling the urge to dance. It also has a full bar and large, clean bathrooms separate from the restaurant; features that all contribute to its rep as one the most enjoyable places to experience live music in Arcata. The schedule is packed with diverse and popular touring acts, with past events, including the indie rock skelter of Built to Spill and the banging lyrical genius of hip-hop royalty’s Del the Funky Homosapien. Humbrews also regularly hosts local events, like the hugely popular vinyl-spun dance-stravaganza Soul Party. Humbrews has it all within “Chevro-legs” distance from Ninth Street’s bar row.
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he Marimba is not a xylophone. They’re both comprised of different sized slats to strike to produce playful melodies. But the marimba, with its double row of wooden bars and metal resonator tubes below, is a far cry from the tinny, rainbow-colored toy you remember from grade school. Instead, it yields a warm, natural resonance like that of an acoustic guitar. The marimba handles rhythm and melody all on its own, conjuring both sweetness and melancholy. The preset ring of iPhone? That’s a marimba. So are the gentle tones that move along “Under My Thumb” by the Rolling Stones and Jimmy Buffet’s “Margaritaville.” And if you’ve ever heard a professional marimbist play with or without an orchestra, you probably heard one made by Marimba One, right here in Arcata. Since 1986, owner Ron Samuels has been producing rosewood marimbas in his Humboldt factory. He was drawn to the haunting sound of the instrument and eventually tried his hand at
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Marimba One 901 O St., Suite D, Arcata (707) 822-9570 www.marimbaone.com
building them. His first forays used gourds as resonators, like the original African instrument. One such model still sits beneath his desk. Inside the impressively sawdust-free Marimba One factory in the Creamery District, there are stacked shelves of cocoa-brown rosewood bars and workers turning out what are widely recognized as among the finest marimbas in the world. Samuels explains that Marimba One uses rosewood, a rare Central American wood, because of its “naturally musical” qualities. Rosewood was elevated to an officially endangered wood last year and the company follows strict guidelines regarding its purchase and shipment. The company has also streamlined its processing so there’s very little waste. Samuels ships selected trees and planks from Belize and Guatemala to Arcata for air and kiln drying before the artisans shape them in the temperature and moisture-controlled shop —
right down to the heated concrete floor. Each marimba’s pieces are carved from one tree, one continuous plank. Whatever is leftover is tucked away so that even any needed replacement keys will come from the original plank. Building an 8-foot, five-octave marimba isn’t just a matter of cutting keys a certain size. Every cut of wood is unique, and it takes a craftsperson, a master tuner with a well-honed ear and years of experience, carefully sanding each bar and testing it against a whirring strobe tuner, shaving off exactly the right amount of wood from the right place to achieve the desired pitch. “Voicing” a marimba, finding the “brightness” or “darkness” of its sound, bringing out its clarity, is an art that professional marimbists appreciate. So much so that, while a standard marimba may cost a hefty $12,000, a top-of-theline model can run up to some $25,000. Humboldt makes a fine home for Marimba One, in part because of the climate, with its →
Upcoming Concert Opportunities Heartland Marimba Quartet February, 2017 Location and price TBA. 30th Anniversary Concert featuring Eriko Daimo The Arcata Playhouse March 23, 2018 30th Anniversary Concert featuring OrphiQ Marimba/ Vibe Ensemble Arcata Playhouse March 25, 2018
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steady humidity and lack of wild temperature swings. It’s also, he says, just a nice place. “It feels good to be here,” says Samuels. And that means working with people who are relaxed and happy to be where they are. Samuels first came to the North Coast from Los Angeles to attend Humboldt State University and, like so many students, fell in love with the area. “There are a lot of super talented craftspeople here who are really dedicated.” As if on cue, a man in a bright pink beanie walks past, literally whistling while he works. Marimba One makes its own mallets, too, using a closely guarded double-winding system — a vaguely steampunk-looking contraption of gears and chains that wraps colorful thread into mesmerizing spheres in the loft overlooking the factory floor. It is the work of local engineering guru Frank Jolly, developed by Samuels and former Yakima engineer Steve Cole, whom Samuels met shoveling manure at a local stable. The result is a range of mallets that make the most of the instruments made on the premises, bringing out their full, individual voices. Last year, Marimba One started manufacturing 5-foot-long, three-octave vibraphones, too, selling them for a far cheaper $4,000 to $5,000. A fan of jazz vibraphonists like Gary Burton, Samuels says, “I always really liked the vibraphone and thought it would be really fun to learn how to make one and diversify the business.” He and his team spent two years developing their model, the One Vibe, which has knobs and levers to extend or tamp down the sound and a system of small blades inside the resonator tubes that rotate to produce a tremolo effect. “We did all sorts of acoustic work to figure it out” he says. And now the factory machines the aluminum bars on the premises alongside the marimbas. And Marimba One isn’t done growing. This year the company looks to release a still durable but more affordable marimba Samuels refers to as “the people’s marimba.” There are also several concerts upcoming, including two in honor of Marimba One’s 30th anniversary. If you’re lucky enough to catch one, you might catch a little marimba fever yourself.
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Perfect Winter Trips By Richard Stenger Outdoorsy Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Foodies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Art Lovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 With the Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Not Strictly for Tourists . . . . . . . . . . 48 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 grand finale, turn your kids into treehouse village people, or just leave them the SCRAPs, which we promise they will enjoy. →
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Previous page: Agate Beach. greg nyquist Above: Kayaking with whales. Chet Friedman, courtesy of Kayak Trinidad
Want to bring home a whale of a story? On a clear and calm day (mornings are best), take your binoculars to one of the migratory watching hot spots along the Humboldt coast and scan the Pacific for grays, humpbacks and occasional orcas as they do their seasonal yoyo dance between Mexican and Arctic waters. They head north in late winter and spring, and prime viewing locations — high cliffs jutting out from the coast — include Table Bluff near Loleta, Trinidad Head and Patrick’s Point just south of Redwood National Park. Look for the blow, the puff of exhaling vapor streaming up to 12 feet above the water. Where there is one blow, others are sure
to follow. For a closer look at the migrating cetacean monsters, go on a boat with E & D Charters (707-498-1355) or a guided kayak trip with Kayak Trinidad (707-329-0085) out of Trinidad Harbor or Pacific Outfitters (707443-6328). In Redwood National Park, the popular Lady Bird Johnson Grove east of Orick gets tons of foot traffic but some hardy hikers drive a few miles farther east on Bald Hills Road, then down a winding dirt road to the trailhead for Tall Trees Grove, which leads to a much more beautiful stand of old growth giants. Look up at these towering sentinels along the alluvial flat of Redwood Creek, some approaching 2,000 years in
age, and prepare to stop in your tracks, dumbstruck, maybe even weeping. A few botanical bushwackers go off trail in search of nearby Hyperion, currently crowned tallest living thing, but consider the Tall Trees Grove the more moving experience. Notables in the grove include the Libby Tree, once the world’s tallest, whose discovery led to the creation of Redwood National Park in 1968. There’s also Nugget, which now stands taller than Libby, and Melkor, the most massive tree in the park. Give yourself at least half a day for the roundtrip from the Thomas Kuchel Visitor Center (707-465-7765, 119441 U.S. Highway 101, Orick) where one must get the required
day-pass (free) to access the trailhead road. Agate Beach, a few miles north of Trinidad, draws rock hounds from all over the country, scooping up rainbows of semi-precious stones along the pebbly strand. Bring a bucket to bag some yourself, especially the prized golden translucent ones. To reach Agate Beach go to Patrick’s Point State Park (4150 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad; 707-677-3570), but other spots farther north offer rewarding picking, especially the beaches of Dry Lagoon and Big Lagoon. Low tide is best, especially after winter storms. Be mindful that the ocean has strong undercurrents and sometimes unpredictable waves in these environs. humboldtinsider.com
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Foodies Should you walk through Old Town Eureka in the evening and hear an enchanting saxophone riff in the distance, follow the sound and chances are it will lead you to the SpeakEasy, a small, elegant nightclub at the E Street entrance to Opera Alley (707-444-2244, closed Sundays). This New Orleans-inspired blues bar, which specializes in tasty martinis and a wide selection of craft beers, hosts a variety of eclectic house bands — often jazz combos — that intermingle casually with the audience. It’s actually unavoidable since the tables are feet away from the players. Be careful or you might find yourself singing or playing with the band in an unrehearsed cameo. They don’t mind. Completely random but important factoid: Readers of the local North Coast Journal weekly regularly give the club awards for “best bathrooms,” for
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the unusual but endearing art and décor. When Blues legend Taj Mahal passes through Humboldt, he stops at his favorite restaurant Bless My Soul Café (29 W Fifth St., Eureka, 707-443-1090, closed Sundays), a welcoming, laid back house in downtown Eureka, where Marie Janisse has perfected Creole fusion cuisine, barbecue and traditional Southern fare. Humboldt native and TV star chef Guy Fieri can’t resist dining with Sweet Mama Janisse, either, when he visits. Janisse has spiced things up in California for decades, having been the caterer for the Los Angeles Lakers and the inspiration for Neil Young’s “Cinnamon Girl.” To take home a memory of your dinner (the café is not open for lunch), pick up one of her award-winning hot sauces. Whether for hot drinks, haunted tours or hip happenings, Old Town Coffee & Choc-
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Art Lovers Luthier Steve Helgeson has been making fine custom acoustic, electric and bass guitars for more than four decades. He honed his craft repairing guitars in Moonstone Heights, a wooded coastal paradise near Trinidad that’s peopled by musicians, hippies and a neighbor in a three-story redwood stump house. Since then, his works have been strummed by legends of rock such as Prince and Greg Allman, who hosted Helgeson at the Westwood Marquis in Los Angeles for a marathon four-day party before getting around to writing an endorsement of Moonstone Guitars, the original purpose of the trip. Today Helgeson plies his trade in a more Hobbit-like setting, his cozy home and workshop in the woods near Eureka, accompanied by his rambunctious standard poodle Champ. Nevertheless, his art remains cutting edge crazy good. Stunning Brazilian rosewood guitars hang in various stages of completion around the shop, some inlaid with fantastical shapes of birds and dragons in mother of pearl, or hand-painted by a noted abstract painter. Interested in purchasing one or needing a guitar repair? Call for an appointment (707445-9045). Some fathers and sons, wanting to spend more time together, take up fishing or hunting. Others, like Jack and John Reed, wind up building guitars that sell to chart-topping musicians for thousands of dollars. Co-owners and crafters of Ronin Guitars, they perform their musical magic out of a small shop in Old Town Eureka. The secret of their success? They use only the finest reclaimed old growth redwood, which provides excellent tonal dynamics, balanced weight and vintage aesthetic appeal. Years ago, Jack, a one-time band manager and hobby woodworker, built an acoustic guitar for his son, John, then a bassist in a New York band. It was made entirely out of redwood, something unheard of at the time, from the family’s Humboldt homestead. Soon John and Izzy Lugo, a guitar repair wiz in New York, moved to Eureka and Ronin Guitars began its improbable ascent into luthier lore, transforming old bridge posts and wine barrels into popular guitars dubbed Badmoons, Stormcrows, Morningbirds and Miraris.
YouTube Ronin Guitars to see and hear the impressive redwood reverberations. Keith Urban is a believer — his latest commission is an electric Phoenix model. Poke your head through the gate at the corner of Second and C streets, and you might get an invite to have a look inside. Otherwise, visit by appointment (707-798-6052). Banjos, the quintessential American folk instruments, began eons ago as humble gourds with strings in West Africa. After slaves brought them over the Atlantic in the 1700s, they became more complex and took to the stage in minstrel shows and in folk and bluegrass music. In recent years, they evolved again in Blue Lake, California, a small village in the Mad River valley east of Arcata a few miles, where Colin Vance of Vance Banjos creates works of genius in
sound and style in a little wooden shop on his homestead. Vance, who makes banjos that are open-backs, resonators, even ukuleles and mandolins, is one of only a handful of U.S. crafters filmed for the North American Banjo Builder Series, which is housed in the Smithsonian Folkways collection. Besides being noted for their tonal excellence, his instruments often demonstrate an artistic flair rarely seen in his line of work. Some are inlaid with beautiful ammonite fossils. Some are dotted with unusual inlaid images, like exotic birds or pigs. He also innovates as an engineer, using magnets rather than screws for truss rod covers, for example. Call if you’d like to see what’s in stock or what he can make custom for you (707-845-9524). An inlaid Vance banjo. Colin Vance humboldtinsider.com
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MORRIS GRAVES MUSEUM OF ART The Morris Graves Museum of Art is Humboldt County’s only art museum! Learn more about your local art museum, the historic building that houses it, and how a few dedicated art lovers helped save it from destruction. Who Is Morris Graves? DISCOVER THE ARTIST BEHIND YOUR LOCAL ART MUSEUM. Morris Graves was an internationally recognized artist who lived in Humboldt County from 1964 until his death in 2001 at the age of 90. His work focused heavily on the natural world and soft, radiant light and colors. He painted woodland animals and insects, and over time, began to focus heavily on still life paintings of flowers. Vibrant emotion is visible in even his most understated works. Graves came to prominence while living on an island outside of Seattle, Washington in a remote house he had built himself atop a cliff in the 1940s. His work was seen in a Seattle gallery by a curator of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and
from there, his work began to show regularly around the country. Always hoping to avoid the noise of the city, Graves moved from outside Seattle to Loleta, California in 1964 to a remote 25-acre plot of redwood forest. He built a lake and many buildings on his estate, which are still there today – although they are not open to the public and are limited to appointment visits and an artist residency program. Morris Graves was an enduring supporter of the Humboldt Arts Council and in 1999, he endowed the art museum restored by the Humboldt Arts Council in his name. Much of his personal collection and seven of his major and minor paintings are part of the Humboldt Arts Council’s permanent collection. Morris Graves
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who make them, this show examines how the items we collect inform notions of who we are as individuals and a community.. Jim Lowry: Saying Yes to Africa FEB 24 - APRIL 29 “Kruger Park was in the third year of a three year drought. Many of the animals were suffering, especially the grazers and hippos. Elephants were pushing trees over to eat the roots; Bones were in abundance; rivers were very low and water holes were drying up. Many areas looked like a war zone. Kruger is about the animals. Photographers with enormous lenses and fancy equipment were all about the close-ups. Being primarily a landscape photographer, I sought to
incorporate animals into the landscape, rather than do just animal portraits. The land was telling a tale of gritty survival in a difficult environment. I needed to shoot that. I spent days and nights in bush camps, out tracking animals on foot at sunrise with half a dozen other travelers and two rangers walking single file, an arm’s length apart so as to appear to be one large animal. If someone needed to stop for any reason, everyone stopped. The feeling of being last in that line is something I expect to remember for a long time. After a month, I came home with 6,000 photos. While it will take a long time to do justice to this many photos, this show is a collection of my first choices.”
form of watercolor drawings and ceramic objects.” Humboldt Collects FEB 24 - APRIL 22 Humboldt Collects presents extraordinary collections from Humboldt County residents, exploring the fascinating practice of collecting. Celebrating the intrinsic beauty and insightful stories found within the collections and the people
The Morris Graves Museum of Art used to be a Carnegie Library! THE BUILDING AT 636 F STREET HAS A LONG HISTORY OF PUBLIC SERVICE. In 1901, the city of Eureka made a pitch and was awarded Carnegie funding for the library it hoped to build. The city also held an architectural competition to see who would design and build the future library. Prominent local architects Knowles Evans and BC Tarver won the competition with their Classical Revival design, and construction began soon after on Eureka’s Carnegie Library. The building retains its Classical Revival style to this day, in particular with the massive, bold columns across the building’s façade that this style is known for. Tall doors and symmetrical windows are also signposts of this architectural style. After decades of use as a library, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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Sadly, in the 1990s, the building was slated for demolition. Just before it almost disappeared forever, the city of Eureka sold the building to the Humboldt Arts Council for $1. On January 1, 2000, the Carnegie Library opened its doors again as the Morris Graves Museum of Art. The museum is operated by the Humboldt Arts Council, which has offices on the first floor, and runs many lively programs and events out of the museum, including art classes, performances, special events, and even weddings and yoga classes.
Visit the Morris Graves Museum of Art! The museum is open Wednesday - Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m. You can find it at 636 F St. in Eureka, right next door to the Eureka Theater. In addition to many galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden, the museum is also home to the Humboldt Artist Gallery, a cooperative gallery of local artists selling paintings, sculptures, gifts, cards and jewelry.
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With the Kids Imagine 3,000 square feet of old-fashioned amusements, crammed with stuff that kids really love — not plastic toys wrapped in layers and layers of more plastic — in many cases, basic household items that have charmed playful younglings for generations: buttons, fabric scraps, bottle caps, hats, magnets and such. Well, such a place exists: SCRAP Humboldt (101 H St., Arcata, closed Sundays, 707-822-2452), a creative nonprofit recycling and upcycling retail space in Arcata that caters to the frugally fun crowd. The youngest customers gravitate to giant bins of bingo chips, playing cards and miscellaneous puzzle pieces they can buy by the scoop, or a big box of old color slides, fascinated by the archaic technology and puzzling subjects encased therein. Got a little time? Register your child for a SCRAP class or pick up a pre-made scrap kit for kids. In the meantime, the grownups find many useful items inside,
whether old light fixtures and frames, croquet hooks and knitting needles, or foundart jewelry and cans of wood stain finish. You’ve likely heard the wise saying that music and math go hand in hand — so much so that, for example, tots practicing the piano will do better on their arithmetic tests. There’s one place in downtown Eureka where you can conduct an experiment on the matter, the Redwood Discovery Museum (612 G St., Eureka, Closed Mondays, 707-443-9694). Teeming with handson science demonstrations that vibrate, spin, careen, deluge and launch endless objects and imaginations, the downtown Eureka storefront delivers hours of fun, rain or shine. Oh yeah, the music part. The most popular exhibits among the mini-lab rats include those that (big shock) make lots of noise: wood and metal xylophones, a guitar that records audio waves live on a televised screen, a giant disk with a metal
coil that generates sounds like sci-fi space ships, and a makeshift organ with PVC pipes, played with rubber spatulas. Careful. If you and the little ones pay attention, great leaps in scientific knowledge and their underlying mathematical premises may take place. Hobbits in Middle Earth generally live inside dirt hills but if they were to get uppity in this world, they would no doubt dwell in hollowed out redwoods like those next to the Shrine Drive Thru Tree (13708 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat, 707-943-1975). The twin tree towers that comprise the treehouse village each have two stories, artfully carved windows, doors and stairs that are perfect for photo ops for folk tale lovers of all ages. Bonus kitsch side attractions on site: A drive-on log and kids’ walk thru tree. Hitting notes at Redwood Discovery Museum. Jillian Butolph humboldtinsider.com
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Not Strictly for Tourists Originally a vaudeville and silent movie house, the Arkley Center for Performing Arts has a complete schedule today that hosts accomplished local performers like the Eureka Symphony and internationally recognized ones like the Moscow Festival Ballet. Led by Carol Jacobson, who studied at the Royal Danish Conservatory and played cello for the Netherlands National Ballet Orchestra, the symphony is composed of 50-plus members, many of them future or former professional musicians. Their ranks also include teachers, doctors, professors, retirees and students. The group has an ambitious early 2018 season on tap. On March 2 and 3, they perform Vivaldi’s Symphony in C and Dvořák’s Symphony
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No. 3; on April 13 and 14, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, and excerpts from Bernstein’s West Side Story; on May 18 and 19, Cherubini’s Requiem No. 1 in C minor with Eureka Symphony Chorus. More 2018 performances are in the works, too. On Feb. 10, the center, a beautifully restored Spanish Colonial Revival landmark in Old Town, colludes with the Russians, welcoming a renowned dance ensemble founded by Sergei Radchenko of the Bolshoi Ballet. The group will present Prokofiev’s Cinderella. Expect gorgeous costumes, sumptuous scenery and an enthusiastic score. For less formal melodic fare, visit Old Town during Arts Alive!, when the Victorian
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waterfront district features, besides visual and culinary works, some of Humboldt’s finest sounds. Folk, rock, jazz and more resound from historic shops, alleys and plazas. One is likely to tap and sway to a singer sporting giant sideburns and an accordion crooning Elvis songs, a teenage guitar trio doing power rock or a hillbilly combo jamming on strings, especially around the heart of the action, the Gazebo at Second and F streets. The popular community arts walk takes place the first Saturday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m., or longer if you find the right alley or backroom (707-442-9054). Eight miles north in Arcata, Humboldt State University offers tons of free and inexpensive music, as faculty and students
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Let’s set aside, for now, the flea market with its displays of quartz crystals and circa-1973 Pepsi glasses, the craft fairs, wrestling matches, roller derbies and cannabis fests. Redwood Acres, that bastion of endless entertainment, is also a hotbed of handcrafted delectables. A few mornings a week, head to the old racetrack these days to nab East Coast-style baked goods at Frankie’s NY Bagels. And a few evenings a week, kick back with a pitcher of draft beer or a glass of wine and a plate of handcrafted charcuterie at The Boardroom, the tasting room for Ryan Creek Root Cellar.
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Folks looking for a New York bagel fix line up early at Frankie’s NY Bagels behind Redwood Acres’ Turf Club building. “I’m hooked on the jalapeño cheddar,” says an East Coast transplant waiting in line. “But they’re all good. It’s the texture.” Owner Frankie Baker is a creative genius, offering 19 bagel flavors, including all the classics, plus rotating specials, like spicy sriracha, beet and pickle ($1-$1.25). Custom cream
cheese spreads range from a richly savory chive and garlic to vegan veggie ($2.50-$3.50). For a satisfying morning snack, I’d recommend an everything bagel with Baker’s personal favorite spread: a combo of pickle and veggie spreads. Other offerings include bagel dogs ($5) and his take on bialys ($4), the bagel’s flatter cousin, stuffed with yummy fillings. Onion’s a classic flavor but Baker also cooks up pepperoni pizza bialys, jalapeño poppers and eclectic → humboldtinsider.com
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one-offs. Baker recently tempted Facebook followers with a photo of Diane’s Sweet Heat mango-habanero jam and ripe strawberries as a “sneak peek” at a special bialy. Baker’s an upstate New Yorker who moved to Los Angeles a decade ago and came north to attend Humboldt State University. While earning a degree in Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies, he fell in love with the area. “The California dream — I’m living it,” he says. Yet he craved the authentic New York bagel. People ask him to describe this bagel so often that he’s thinking of designing “The Anatomy of a Bagel” as an info-graphic. “The outer crust has to be crunchy,” he says. “And when you bite in, it’s soft and chewy. Ideally, fresh out of the oven.” And Frankie’s has it down. You can buy Frankie’s bagels at the Beachcomber in Trinidad (363 Trinidad St.), Northtown Coffee in Arcata (1603 G St.) and a handful of other places around the county. To get them fresh out of the oven, head for the shop behind Redwood Acres’ Turf Club. There’s a → sign, but don’t worry, you’ll smell it. humboldtinsider.com
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The Boardroom 3750 Harris Ave., Eureka (707) 572-5129 www.boardroomeureka.com Thursday & Friday 5 pm-10:30 pm Sunday 3 pm- 10:30 pm.
Above: Board No. 1 and a cold draft. Left: Sliced coppa and salami.
Seeking something meatier? Walk in the main entrance of Redwood Acres and veer right. Duck in under the royal pig sign for drinks and charcuterie — everything from coppa to Canadian bacon to pork pâté — cured on the premises. A corporate boardroom this ain’t. The nomenclature refers to wooden cutting boards that arrive at your table with sliced meat, cheese, bread and accoutrements. This Boardroom’s mergers involve small groups gathered around picnic tables, laughing over board games. Couples and singles share the bar, conversing amiably. Handwritten on chalkboards are eclectic wine and beer offerings that range from local to international. Board № 1 boasts thinly sliced coppa, deep red and marbled, and zingy German-style summer sausage ($12). The → humboldtinsider.com
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Tuyas in Ferndale By Deidre Pike
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the plate like a crisp green flavor envelope waiting to be filled. Add tangy corn pico de gallo. That’s the foundation for the main event — chicken in a dark, glossy mole simmered up from a generations-old family recipe. Top with thinly sliced, perfectly ripe avocado. This is Las Tazas ($12), “the cups,” a simple, elegant appetizer at Tuyas in downtown Ferndale. →
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Tuyas Mexican Restaurant 553 Main St., Ferndale (707) 786-5921 www.tuyasferndale.com
Four women at a nearby table gaze longingly at our plate. “What is that?” they want to know. “I wish we hadn’t already ordered.” They want our chicken mole lettuce cups. Who could blame them? Mole is a complicated flavor. Peppers and chocolate. Hot and sweet, smooth and sharp all at once. I attempt to consume this like a taco, with mole squishing out the end. I reach for a fork to recover every pinch of rich, hot chicken. The appetizer leaves me wanting more mole. Which is fine, since chicken mole is an entrée on Tuyas’ lunch and dinner menus, served with rice, beans and tortillas. Fresh is the word of the day here. The building doesn’t even have a freezer. “Everything is made and prepped today,” says Tuyas owner Glory Lagielski. The salsa that came to the table with the homemade chips? Its ingredients were minced in this kitchen this morning. Likewise, the guacamole and the corn pico de gallo. Lagielski, who also co-owns the Shamus T. Bones in Eureka, has long wanted to open a Mexican restaurant in Ferndale. When → Left: A bright feast at Tuyas. Above: The Wild Souls Ranch Sparkling Cowgirl. Right: Nacho Perfecto with pepperjack and carnitas; fresh chicken tamales. humboldtinsider.com
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Above: Handmade blue corn fish tacos. Right: The salty sweet coctel de camarones, Glory Lagielski (left) and friend Layla Goldstein relax by the alley mural.
a location opened up downtown, about three blocks from her home, she jumped on it, transforming it into a bright, airy space with dreamy, color-saturated paintings and a mural in the alley. The menu, crafted by Mexico City chef Guillermo Dominguez, includes creative flourishes like a beet and arugula salad with mango, pecans and jicama dressed in mint-lemon vinaigrette ($13). There’s no wall of tequila at Tuyas but a solid selection of Spanish wines in addition to several wines from Humboldt and Mendocino. The house cocktail is the Wild Souls Ranch Sparking Cowgirl ($10), a low-alcohol lavender mojito made with sparkling wine — a mellow choice for lunchtime imbibing. I order a glass of Spanish Albariño ($9) but it’s popular and fresh out, so I go with Briceland Vineyard’s Arneis ($8.50). This Mendocino white balances the stunning coctel de camerones ($13.50), a giant goblet of poached shrimp and avocado in a salty-sweet, slightly effervescent tomato sauce. Zesty fish tacos arrive drizzled in a piquant cilantro-lime ranch ($12). The most comforting of foods on the menu are the sopes ($7.50), a platform of housemade masa topped with choice of meat and a small salad of lettuce and tomato, punctuated with guacamole and queso fresco. If you’ve still got room, you might think about the torta de tres leches or, you know, another plate of Las Tazas. humboldtinsider.com
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A Blue Lake distiller’s journey to gin By Grant Scott-Goforth Photo by Jillian Butolph
Crown Jewell Martini 2 ounces of Jewell Gin 1/2 ounce of St. Elder Liqueur Squeeze of fresh lime Pour Jewell Gin, elder flower liqueur and lime in a shaker over ice. Shake and strain into a chilled Martini glass garnished with zest of lime.
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Jewell Distillery’s latest spirit, Jewell Gin. In fact, you don’t have to be a gin fan to distill it. 120 Monda Way, Unit C, Michael and Barbara Jewell began Jewell Blue Lake Distillery in a small Blue Lake warehouse in June www.jewelldistillery.com (707) 668-1810 of 2016. It was a passion project for the longtime Humboldt couple, and their first product, Pacific Open Saturdays 1-6 pm Moonshine, was a hit, taking home a gold and Tuesday through Friday silver medal in state spirits competitions. by appointment. Soon, friends began urging them to make gin. It made business sense — they were looking for an unaged spirit to help boost the recognition of their distillery. But there was hitch. “Barbara is a gin drinker,” Michael says, “but I’ve never liked gins.” That might have stopped other distillers, but not the Jewells. Barbara has a background in food, wine and spirits, having started Ramones Bakery, a Humboldt County institution. Michael’s spent a career in product development so problem solving is an instinct. Those forces, plus persuasive friends, led the Jewells on a journey to create an ideal gin. “From day one we said we wouldn’t put out anything we wouldn’t want to drink ourselves,” Michael says. They began tasting gins from around the world, looking for interesting flavor combinations and, more importantly, figuring out what they did not like — perfumey or piney gins, they discovered. Their biggest challenge came from juniper berries, the backbone of gin’s package flavors. They tried berries grown in eight or 10 different countries, each with unique characteristics, but didn’t like any of them. A bit stymied, they began to combine different junipers, finally striking gold with a flavor that they both loved. (Where those two berries hail from is the only Jewell secret, Michael says.) From there, the Jewells developed the rest of their botanical recipe, totaling 13 fruits, herbs and spices, and created a neutral spirit from organic French wheat. Their first batch took six months from concept to bottle and their second batch shipped in November. On a cold evening, Michael and Barbara escort a couple of visitors from the cozy tasting room to the warehouse, where the copper and steel still rises from the floor like an Industrial Age submersible. Their direct fire still combines the state-of-the-art with old craft tradition, a nod to small distillers in Portugal, France and Germany. They flavor their gin in the vapor stage, extracting a rich and complex profile from the botanical recipe. And it shows. Jewell Gin is a rich, fennell-forward spirit with an exciting bouquet. Perhaps most remarkable is its smoothness. They pride themselves on making cuts — distilling their spirits slowly and carefully to get rid of bad-tasting (and hangover-inducing) alcohols created during fermentation. It’s a gin worth sipping neat. Over ice, it’s almost like a cocktail all its own, with the flavors growing as the cube melts. Back in the tasting room, Barbara mixes one of their own recipes (see below), the Crown Jewell Martini, generously adapting the recipe to my taste. (A touch less elderflower makes the drink a little less sweet and lets the gin through a bit more.) Fans of gin will need no urging but even those wary of gin should try it — after all, it made a convert of its distiller. humboldtinsider.com
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BLESS MY SOUL CAFE From a fresh signature salad to a hearty meal of ribs and mac & cheese, our menu has something for everyone. By working with local businesses and using local produce, Bless My Soul serves the community with the best possible food they can offer. Check us out online, on facebook, or come in to enjoy! Good feelings, good food.
PAUL’S LIVE FROM NEW YORK PIZZA Come into one of our two locations and treat yourself to the best pies in the north coast! We are committed to using the best and most fresh ingredients in our pies and salads. Our staff is professional, friendly and is ready to serve you! 665 SAMOA BLVD, ARCATA (707) 822-6199
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Welcome to FLAVORTOWN! Whether you try Guy’s favorite Triple D BBQ Pulled Pork and Apple Slaw Po’ Boy (Guy says “That’s some of the best out-of-the-oven pulled pork I’ve had!”) or one of our other fresh creations you’ll be glad you did! 409 OPERA ALLEY, EUREKA (707) 443-4663
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Teas and tinctures at Humboldt Herbals by Nora Mounce Photos by Amy Kumler Styling by Lynn Leishman Illustration by Jacqui Langeland
The first time Julie Caldwell drove across the
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Like many transplants starting anew behind the Redwood Curtain, Caldwell saw an opportunity for reinvention in Humboldt. Formerly, a writer and teacher with a graduate degree in contemporary American poetry, Caldwell also possessed a passion for herbal medicine. She remembers how scarce access to medicinal plants was in the mid-1990s, ironically even in Humboldt County, the nation’s victory garden for cannabis. The daughter of a pharmacist and granddaughter of a folk herbalist, Caldwell set about furthering her education in plant medicine. She signed up for the class Beginning with Herbs with Jane Bothwell, a beloved local teacher, at the Dandelion Herbal Center in Kneeland. Expanding her roots in Humboldt’s holistic community, Caldwell quickly “met her tribe,” while also observing the need for better access to medicinal herbs in Eureka and Southern Humboldt. This February, Julie Caldwell will celebrate 20 years as the owner and operator of Humboldt Herbals, located in Old Town Eureka. When she started the business in 1998, Humboldt Herbals was a DIY catalog with a friend’s pen-and-ink illustrations of the plants, through which customers could mail order herbs and holistic products. She distributed the catalogs at local natural foods stores and laundromats, and somehow, orders from San Francisco to Oregon started rolling in. Today, Humboldt Herbals thrives as what Caldwell calls “a full-service apothecary,” providing bulk herbs, tinctures, salves, teas and knowledge to the community. While Caldwell happily self-identifies as living in the “woo-woo side of life,” she understands that aromatherapy and crystals is not everyone’s cup of chamomile tea. →
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Above: Glass containers. Right: Smudge sticks, wool felted acorns.
On opening the Second Street stop, Caldwell wanted to ensure that Humboldt’s diverse community felt comfortable and welcome, encouraging those new to plant medicine to explore, learn and heal. “No matter who helps you when you walk in the door, a trusted employee who knows their plants will help you. We don’t have self-serve jars. That’s important to me, because I want people to understand the herbs that they’re purchasing. That’s the part of the medicine,” says Caldwell, who keeps at least three herbalists on staff at all times. Regular classes from the Humboldt Herbals team include Sensory Plant Communication, Cooking with Medicinal Plants and seasonal plant walks, where Caldwell and her staff lead hikes to showcase medicinal plants growing in the Humboldt wild. In addition, Humboldt Herbals offers a community space for events and workshops of all stripes. Caldwell loves how many different groups have rented the open and airy space, from yoga classes to baby showers. When Caldwell’s not helping customers or compounding tinctures, she loves sitting in her garden at home, a habitat for butterflies and bees. There, she’s immersed in everything she loves about being an herbalist, “watching the medicine grow,” right outside her door. To learn more about plant medicine while sipping a complimentary cup of herbal tea, visit Humboldt Herbals at 300 Second Street in Eureka and online at www.humboldtherbals.com.
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Humboldt Arts & Crafts North Coast Knittery 407 2nd Street | 442-9276 Origin Design Lab 621 3rd Street | 497-6237 Parasol Arts 211 G Street | 268-8888 Scrapper’s Edge 728 4th Street | 445-9686 Talisman Beads 214 F Street | 443-1509 Yarn 518 Russ Street | 443-9276
ARCATA Art Center 823 H Street | 822-4800 Fire Arts Center 520 S G Street | 826-1445 Heart Bead 830 G Street | 826-9577 SCRAP Humboldt 101 H Street | 822-2452 EUREKA Art Center Frame Shop 616 2nd Street | 443-7017 Ellis Art & Engineering Supply 401 5th Street | 445-9050 Eureka Art & Frame Co. 1636 F Street | 444-2888 Eureka Fabrics 412 2nd Street | 442-2646 Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores 510 Harris Street | 442-9391 Michaels Arts & Crafts 800 W Harris Street, #26 | 444-2383
FERNDALE Foggy Bottoms Yarns 350 Main Street | 786-9188 FORTUNA Fortuna Fabrics & Crafts Ray’s Shopping Center | 725-2501 GARBERVILLE Garden of Beadin’ 752 Redwood Drive | 923-9120
GALLERY Featuring exceptional fine art by Humboldt County artists Twelve exciting exhibitions each year In the heart of Eureka’s Arts Corridor 603 F Street, Eureka Gallery Hours: Wed - Sun, noon - 5:00pm A community dedicated to the creation of art as an indispensable part of life and the economy of Humboldt County.
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511 F St., Eureka, (707) 268-3829 Oscar Schmidt Banjo Ukulele (Banjolele), $229.99
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1027 I st., arcata, (707) 822-6264 Taylor 814ce Guitar, $3,499
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90-Day Calendar 15 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Let’s dance to live music. $5. www.facebook.com/humboldt.grange. 725-5323. EVENTS Bowl of Beans Benefit. 5 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your community. Enjoy a beans and rice dinner with performances to follow. $6. Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. A hatchery steelhead fishing contest from Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 on the Mad and Trinity rivers with county wide events. Visit www.humboldtsteelheaddays. com to sign up for the contest and for a list of events. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. On the lawn. 672-5224.
16 Tuesday MOVIES Gotta Dance: Library Film Series Stormy Weather. 6:30 pm. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Hosted by Michael Cooley. Free. www. humlib.org. MUSIC Ukulele Play and Sing Group. Third Tuesday of every month, 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. All skill levels. Other instruments on approval. $2. veganlady21@yahoo.com. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
17 Wednesday LECTURE Winter Lecture Series: Wiyot Ethnobotany of the Dunes and Marshes. 6 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes and guest speaker Adam Canter, botanist with the Wiyot Tribe, for an evening lecture on Wiyot ethnobotany of the dunes and marshes. Doors open at 5:30 pm, lecture will begin promptly at 6 pm at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane in Manila. Doors at 5:30 pm. $5-$10 suggested donation. info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. MUSIC Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zepplin
Experience. 9-10:30 pm. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. If you missed Led Zeppelin live in the ’70s or are looking to relive the “Hammer of the Gods” phenomenon, you must experience what the St. Petersburg Times calls “the most exacting of the Zeppelin tribute bands in existence.” $25, $15 advance. 668-9770. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
18 Thursday MUSIC Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager - An intimate evening. 7-10 pm. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Blues legend Curtis Salgado and guitarist extraordinaire Alan Hager bring their new roots blues “rough cut” CD tour for one night. Seating is limited. $25. admin@redwoodjazz.org. 445-3378. THEATER King Lear. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Tired of ruling, King Lear divides his empire among his daughters, setting the stage for an epic tale of unchecked ambition, deceit, war and madness. Through Feb. 10. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. A unique drop-off program for children ages 3-5. Stories, music, crafts, yoga and snacks. $8, $6 members. redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com. www. discovery-museum.org. 443-9694.
19 Friday ART Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Family friendly, all ages welcome. All supplies are provided. Free. www.ervmgc.com. DANCE Rag Doll Revue presents The Legends Show. 9 pm. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Paying tribute to legendary performers we’ve lost over the years. Amy Winehouse, Robin Williams, Merle Haggard and more. Show at 10 pm. $13, $10 advance. www. humboldtbrews.com.
and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. David Narum, project manager in the department of energy and technologies at Blue Lake Rancheria, will present on Tradition and Technology at Blue Lake Rancheria. Free.
Harris St., Eureka. Lost Coast Kennel Club’s third annual Canine Obedience and Rally Trials. Judges for 2018 are Alvin Eng and Chris Cornell. The public is welcome to attend, please leave unentered dogs at home. www. redwoodacres.com.
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Humboldt Butoh Festival: Tatsumi Hijikata’s Summer Storm Film Screening & Panel Discussion. 8-10 pm. Synapsis Nova, 212 G St., Suite 102, Eureka. Part of the Humboldt Butoh Festival: three days of workshops, performances, panel discussion and film screening dedicated to the art of Butoh Dance. Donations accepted. jordan@jordanrosin.com. MUSIC
Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Ashley Hansen for Nature Story Time. Geared for ages 3-6, Nature Story Time focuses on local wildlife and is paired with a simple craft project, props and fun movement activities. This month we will be learning about pollinators. For more information or to reserve a space, please email info@friendsofthedunes.org or call 444-1397.
Hot Rize featuring Red Knuckles and the Trail Blazers. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. One of the most popular bluegrass bands, Hot Rize is an all-star ensemble consisting of Tim O’Brien on mandolin and fiddle, Pete Wernick on banjo, Nick Forster on bass, and Bryan Sutton on guitar. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Have a blast and get some exercise at the same time. $5.
20 Saturday DANCE Humboldt Butoh Festival: Workshop with Anastazia Louise of Bad Unkle Sista. 1-4 pm. Synapsis Nova, 212 G St., Suite 102, Eureka. Workshop led by Anastazia Louise of Bad Unkle Sista. Part of the Humboldt Butoh Festival: three days of workshops, performances, panel discussion and film screening dedicated to the art of Butoh Dance. $30. jordan@jordanrosin.com. EVENTS HSD Steelhead Expo. 10 am-4 pm. Prasch Hall, 312 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Join fellow anglers for a day focused on this incredible sport fish at the annual Humboldt Steelhead Expo. Learn to read the river and new fly casting techniques, check out the latest gear and pick up tips on secrets of the sport. Visit exhibitors, vendors, fly-tiers and enjoy demonstrations and presentations.
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Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
Tradition and Technology at Blue Lake Rancheria. 7:30 pm. Arcata Marsh
LCKC Winter Obedience/Rally Trials. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750
FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Local winter produce, humanely raised meats, pastured eggs, local honey, olive oil, baked goods, hot prepared foods, locally-handcrafted artisanal products and more. Rain or shine. Free. laura@ humfarm.org. www.humfarm.org. 441-9999. Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 am. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. Enjoy pancakes, eggs and browsing knick knacks. Flea market ends at 3 pm. $5, $3 for kids. dowsgrange@gmail.com. www.dowsprairiegrange.org. 840-0100. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet a trained guide for a 90-minute walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. Free. 826-2359. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding. Meet in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata, rain or shine. Free. www.rras.org/calendar. SPORTS New Year’s Barrel Bash. 9 am. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Barrels by the Bay presents racing. Sanctioned by Run to Win and co-sanctioned by North State Barrel Racing Association. Sign up at 9 am, run at noon. 502-5749. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
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21 Sunday DANCE Humboldt Butoh Festival: An Evening of Performances by Leslie Castellano, Jordan Rosin and Anastazia Louise. 7-9:30 pm. Synapsis Nova, 212 G St., Suite 102, Eureka. Featuring: “Yippee Ki Yay/All We Ever Wanted” by Leslie Castellano, works tbd by Jordan Rosin, and work by special guest Anastazia Louise to be announced. Space is limited. Advance reservation is highly recommended. Part of the Humboldt Butoh Festival: three days of workshops, performances, panel discussion and film screening dedicated to the art of Butoh Dance. $20, $15 online advance only, no one turned away for lack of funds. jordan@ jordanrosin.com.
Dunes. 6 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes and guest speaker professor Dan Barton of Humboldt State University for an evening lecture on small mammal response to restoration in the dunes. Doors open at 5:30 pm, lecture will begin promptly at 6 pm. For more information, call 4441397 or email info@friendsofthedunes. org. $5-$10 suggested donation. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
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Humboldt Butoh Festival: Workshop with Leslie Castellano & Jordan Rosin. 1-4 pm. Synapsis Nova, 212 G St., Suite 102, Eureka. Workshop led by Leslie Castellano & Jordan Rosin. $30. jordan@jordanrosin.com.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Paul Simon’s Graceland introduced the world to the a cappella harmonies of this bestselling band from South Africa, with its high-stepping, traditional Zulu footwork and message of universal peace.
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Wine and Jazz at the Morris Graves. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Sit back, sip and enjoy a different group each month. After every performance, audience members are invited to bring their instrument and take part in a jam session with the band. $5 adults, $2 students and seniors, free HAC members and children 17 and under. janine@humboldtarts.org. www. humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.
Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. LCKC Winter Obedience/Rally Trials. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Jan. 20 listing.
22 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
23 Tuesday MOVIES Gotta Dance: Library Film Series The Red Shoes. 6:30 pm. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Hosted by Insider editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill. Free. www.humlib.org. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
24 Wednesday LECTURE Winter Lecture Series: Small Mammal Response to Restoration in the
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NEC Open House. 5-7 pm. Northcoast Environmental Center, 415 I St., Arcata. Enjoy drinks, food and good company with volunteers, staff, board members and fellow supporters dedicated to protecting the North Coast. Free. www. yournec.org. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
26 Friday ART Build & Beer. 5:30-7:30 pm. SCRAP Humboldt, 101 H St., Suite D, Arcata. A 21+ workshop series where participants learn how to use hand and power tools to complete fun projects. Malia Matsumoto teaches how to build a stretcher and stretch a canvas. $12. education@ scraphumboldt.org. www.scraphumboldt.org. 822-2452. THEATER Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. A modern tragicomedy by the late Edward Albee, it’s an unforgettable night with the most toxic marriage ever. Appropriate for ages 16+. Through Feb. 4. $10-$16. www.ferndalerep.org. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
27 Saturday MOVIES Live Metropolitan Opera Broadcast. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD 20172018 season will be shown at the Minor Theater. This first performance features Puccini’s Tosca. For more in-
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formation, visit www.minortheatre.com. info@minortheatre.com. 834-4315. EVENTS Dancing and Delectables. 6 pm. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. Eureka High School Jazz Ensemble’s yearly fundraiser. Delicious deserts, swing dance lessons and dancing, prizes and jazz favorites performed by the EHS Jazz Ensemble. www.ci.eureka. ca.gov/depts/pw/wharfinger/default. asp. Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. Zounds! 2018. 5:30 pm. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Redwood Curtain’s annual live event with radio show, hors d’oeuvres and a catered dinner. No host bar. $55, table of eight for $400. www.bluelakecasino. com. FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Free. blkhuml@co.Humboldt.ca.us. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing. OUTDOORS
wear rubber boots and bring gloves. Visit www.humboldtsteelheaddays. com to register. Free. 822-2242. SPORTS Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Doors at 5 pm. $15, $12 advance, free for 10 and under. www. redwoodacres.com. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
28 Sunday EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
29 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing.
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Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing.
Gotta Dance: Library Film Series Singing in the Rain. 6:30 pm. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Hosted by Charity Grella. Free. www. humlib.org.
Field Trip to Tolowa Coast. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes and the Tolowa Dune Stewards on a field trip to Lake Earl Wildlife Area to see wintering waterfowl and forested dunes at the West Coast’s largest lagoon. We will be carpooling from the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Space is limited on this all-day trip. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 444-1397 or email info@friendofthedunes.org. Green Roof Work Party. 9-11 am. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Help maintain the native plant diversity on and around the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. No experience necessary; training, tools and gloves will be provided. For more information, please contact Friends of the Dunes at 444-1397 or info@friendsofthedunes.org. Humboldt Steelhead Days Restoration Field Tour. 1-3 pm. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Join the Northcoast Regional Land Trust and Mad River Alliance on a tour through the Wood Creek restoration project. Learn about coho salmon life history, the significance of estuarine habitat, large wood structures, fish monitoring technology, contextual historical regional land uses and project successes and challenges. Tour attendees will also have the opportunity to actively participate in the restoration project through a vegetation based stewardship activity. Expect wet and muddy conditions,
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EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. OUTDOORS Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. A tour for attendees with mobility issues and those who are unable to keep up on regular walks. Meet at the first I Street parking lot (in from Samoa) of the Arcata Marsh. Free. 822-3475.
31 Wednesday ART Woven Wall Hangings Workshop. 5:30-8:30 pm. SCRAP Humboldt, 101 H St., Suite D, Arcata. Learn how to create beautiful woven wall hangings, perfect for decorating a dorm room or living room. Students will learn how to create a loom out of a re-used picture frame, how to warp their loom, and basic weaving skills. $18. education@scraphumboldt.org. www.scraphumboldt. org. 822-2452. LECTURE Winter Lecture Series: Sandy Shore Invertebrates on Humboldt Beaches. 6 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes and guest speaker David Orluck, graduate candidate at Humboldt State University, for an evening lecture about sandy shore inverte-
brates on humboldt beaches. Doors open at 5:30 pm, lecture will begin promptly at 6 pm. For more information, call 444-1397 or email info@friendsofthedunes.org. $5-$10 suggested donation.
throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. . Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Featuring tattoos, contests, live shows and vendors. $10 daily entry.
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Live Metropolitan Opera Broadcast. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. See Jan. 27 listing.
Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
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Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
01 Thursday THEATER Commedia dell’Arte. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Commedia dell’Arte is a lively comic form featuring bold physical play, masks, bawdy humor and virtuosic improvised performance. Archetypal characters are the heart of this timeless human comedy that knows no bounds, yet requires great precision and dexterity from the actors. Performed by the students of Dell’Arte’s Professional Training Program, this show is an annual community favorite and sells out quickly. Reserve tickets at 668-5663 or at www.dellarte.com. Pay what you can. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations
MUSIC Honors Recital. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Performances by some of the music department’s most outstanding students. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. THEATER Commedia dell’Arte. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 1 listing. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Feb. 1 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
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Doors at 8 pm. $15, $20 advance. www. mateel.org.
ART Arts Alive! at The Graves. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Arts Alive! is a free monthly program celebrating the arts and artists all over Eureka. On the first Saturday of the month, venues like the Morris Graves Museum of Art are free to visitors all day long, followed by evening festivities with art openings, wine, music and opportunities to meet with artists. Free. alex@humboldtarts. org. www.humboldtarts.org/artsalive. 442-0278. Teacher Open House. Noon-4 pm. SCRAP Humboldt, 101 H St., Suite D, Arcata. Calling all teachers: Drop in to learn about what SCRAP can do for you and your students. We will have stations set up to teach about SCRAP’s in-school programs, field trips, upcoming teacher trainings, and project ideas for your classroom. Free. education@ scraphumboldt.org. www.scraphumboldt.org. 822-2452. MUSIC Bruce Cockburn. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Guitarist. Lutan Fyah and the Riddim Rebel Band w/Norris Man. 9 pm. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Tickets available at brown paper tickets.com or local outlets. All ages. See www.mateel.org for more information.
THEATER Commedia dell’Arte. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 1 listing. EVENTS AKC Scentwork Trials. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Lost Coast Kennel Club’s first AKC-sanctioned scentwork trials. There will be a “Sniff and Go” practice in the afternoon of Friday Feb. 2, 2018. Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. Art, and a heap of it. All around Old Town, Eureka. Free. www. eurekamainstreet.org. 442-9054. Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Feb. 1 listing. FOR KIDS Kids Alive. First Saturday of every month, 5:30-8 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. This is a drop-off program for confidently potty trained children ages 3-12. Includes free play, arts and crafts and a snack. Call to reserve. Price may vary by number of participants. redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com. www.discovery-museum.org. 443-9694.
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Mini Masters Reading Program. First Saturday of every month, Noon-2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Carrying on the mission of the long running program, PBSNC Kids Club, this monthly workshop includes story time, tours of current exhibitions and art activities. Designed for families of children ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Each family will leave with a free childrens book at the end of the event. Free. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org/pbsnc-kidsclub. 442-0278. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk. 10 am-1 pm. Humboldt Bay NWR Lanphere Dunes Unit, 6800 Lanphere Road, Arcata. Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Lanphere Dunes Unit is home to diverse coastal ecosystems including coastal dune forest, seasonal wetlands, and large moving sand dunes. Meet at Pacific Union School to carpool to the protected site. For more information and to reserve a spot, contact Friends of the Dunes at 444-1397 or info@friendsofthedunes.org. Free. www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
04 Sunday ART Art Talk at The Graves. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Learn from professional visiting and local artists as they share their inspiration, techniques and the meaning behind their work. Art Talk is included with regular museum admission: $5 adults, $2 students/seniors, FREE for children & members. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org/content/arttalk-sundays. 442-0278. MUSIC Chamber Players of the Redwoods. 2 pm. Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E. 16th St. Music of the Masters presented and performed by North Coast musicians. Free, donations welcome. St. Olaf Choir. 3 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A 75-voice a capella choir. EVENTS AKC Scentwork Trials. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Feb. 3 listing. Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
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Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Feb. 1 listing.
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Humboldt County Cannabis Chamber of Commerce Southern Humboldt Mixer. 5:30-7:30 pm. ICFA Office, Garberville.
Humboldt Flea Market. 8 am-3 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Peruse the tables for treasures. In the main events building. $2, free for kids 12 and under. www. redwoodacres.com. 822-5292.
05 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.
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Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
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Mighty Eel River, by former Humboldt State University student and the director of storytelling for Pacific Rivers, Shane Anderson. www.lostcoast.com. EVENTS 2018 Mr. Humboldt Pageant. 7 pm. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. A competitive, all-male spoof pageant, with proceeds going to charity. www. arcatatheatre.com. Humboldt Marble Weekend. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Feb. 9 listing. Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
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Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Art, music and more art. Downtown Arcata and surrounding area. Free. arcatamainstreet@gmail. com. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.
Family Arts Day at The Graves. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Offering hands-on arts projects and activities for youth and families inspired by current exhibitions $5, $2 students/seniors, free for children and members. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org/content/ssfad.
FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
06 Tuesday MUSIC Ukulele Play and Sing Group. First Tuesday of every month, 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 16 listing. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
07 Wednesday LECTURE Winter Lecture Series: Energy on the North Coast. 6 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes and guest speaker Richard Engel of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority for an evening lecture on energy on the North Coast and how we access local renewable energy. Doors open at 5:30 pm, lecture will begin promptly at 6 pm. For more information call, 4441397 or email info@friendsofthedunes. org. $5-$10 suggested donation. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. FOR KIDS Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 am-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, book and blanket for story time. Parents and young children join education staff in secrets of the forest for curated stories and quiet activities. Free with admission. education@sequoiaparkzoo.net. 441-4217. OUTDOORS Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 am. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. This 2-mile walk is a great way to familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna. Binoculars are available at the visitor’s center. Free. www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay. 733-5406.
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THEATER Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Ferndale Rep presents. A modern tragicomedy by the late Edward Albee, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is an unforgettable night with the most toxic marriage ever imagined. Appropriate for ages 16+. Through Feb. 18. EVENTS Humboldt Marble Weekend. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Experience Humboldt’s first ever marble show. The weekend line up includes a marble Makers Ball on Thursday, collector day Friday, marble show on Saturday and a huge marble hunt on Sunday. www.redwoodacres. com. Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
10 Saturday ART Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 pm. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. Local artists, artisans, kids’ activities and music all along the avenue. Free. www.facebook.com/info.epad/ info. 506-5081. DANCE Moscow Festival Ballet Cinderella. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The timeless fairy tale comes to the Arkley to delight the young and old alike. Exquisite costumes, lush scenery, comical evil stepsisters and Prokofiev’s exuberant score demonstrate why this is one of the most beloved ballets of all time. MOVIES A River’s Last Chance (Eel River). 6-9 pm. Lost Coast Brewery, 1600 Sunset Drive, Eureka. Humboldt Steelhead Days will be screening A River’s Last Chance: A Story of Salmon, Timber, Weed and Wine along California’s
Storytime and Crafts. Second Saturday of every month, 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Jan. 27 listing. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Dune Restoration. 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Help remove invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Bring water and wear work clothes. For more information, contact jess@friendsofthedunes.org or call 444-1397. Free. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
11 Sunday DANCE Afternoon of Dance at The Graves. Second Sunday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Catch a local dance group perform at the MGMA every second Sunday of the month. $5, $2 students/seniors, free to children & members. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org/content/afternoon-dance. 442-0278. EVENTS Humboldt Marble Weekend. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Feb. 9 listing. Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip.
Second Sunday of every month, 9 am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Learn the common birds of Humboldt on a twoto three-hour walk. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free. 822-3613.
12 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
13 Tuesday LECTURE Ron Finley. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The self-proclaimed “Gangsta Gardener” is a community leader in South Los Angeles who has sparked a food revolution by converting unused urban areas into community gardens growing healthy, local foods. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
14 Wednesday LECTURE Conservation Lecture Series. Second Wednesday of every month, 7 pm. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Refreshments at 6:30 pm prior to event. Free. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net. Winter Lecture Series: Bees Getting Busy in the Dunes. 6 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes’ Executive Director Kim McFarland for an evening lecture on mating habits of solitary bees found in the dunes. Doors open at 5:30 pm, lecture will begin promptly at 6 pm. For more information, call 444-1397 or email info@friendsofthedunes.org. $5-$10 suggested donation.
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16 Friday ART Booze & Reuse. 5:30-7:30 pm. Lost Coast Brewery, 1600 Sunset Drive, Eureka. Join SCRAP at the Lost Coast Brewery for an evening of boozing and reusing. All participants will get one beer included in the price of their ticket, plus unlimited crafting. Craft projects will include: beer coozies (using old Kokotat wet suits), beer-rings and bottle cap magnets (using old beer bottle caps). education@scraphumboldt.org. www.scraphumboldt.org/ programs/workshops. 822-2452.
15 Thursday THEATER Adaptations. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. An evening of original, vibrant stage adaptations of short stories and poems, adapted
MUSIC GJONES b2b EPROM w/Ana Sia. 9:30 pm-1:30 am. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Masters of bass music, Eprom and GJones with support from Ana Sia. 21+.
Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
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Frog Lecture. 7:30 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Ellin Beltz speaks about frogs, sharing her passion for the small, secretive creatures. A “geological botanist,” Beltz holds degrees in biology and geology. She authored a book on frogs in 2005. For more information or to guarantee a seat, call 826-2359. Free.
Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
Matisyahu. 9 pm. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Singer, rapper, beatboxer, reggae, dub and rock artist. $30. www.mateel.org. Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing.
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and performed by Dell’Arte’s second Year MFA Ensemble. Literary works move dynamically from the page to the stage, as the authors’ words, images, characters and themes find expression through physical and theatrical language. Reserve tickets at 668-5663 or at dellarte.com. Pay what you can. www.dellarte.com.
Adaptations. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 15 listing. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
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Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See Jan. 19 listing.
Adaptations. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo
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events Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 15 listing. EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Locations throughout Humboldt County. See Jan. 15 listing. Redwood Region Audubon Society Banquet and Presentation. 5:30-9 pm. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for its annual banquet. Wildlife Biologist Doug Forsell of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will give a presentation entitled, Howland, Baker and Jarvis Islands: Our Most Remote National Wildlife Refuges. See www. rras.org/calendar1.aspx for details. $35-$50 sliding. Steelhead Awards Ceremony. 5-10 pm. Mad River Brewing Company & Tap Room, 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Organizers of Humboldt Steelhead Days announce the fishing contest winners. www.madriverbrewing.com. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Ashley Hansen for Nature Story Time. Geared for ages 3-6, Nature Story Time focuses on local wildlife and is paired with a simple craft project, props and fun movement activities. This month’s topic is TBD. For more information or to reserve a space, please email info@friendsofthedunes. org or call 444-1397. Free.
FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing.
Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Jan. 21 listing. THEATER
Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 am. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 20 listing.
Adaptations. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 15 listing.
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Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Jan. 27 listing.
Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Volunteer Orientation. 10-11:30 am. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Interested in getting involved with Friends of the Dunes? Education Manager Suzie Fortner will present a brief history of the organization, give an overview of programs and describe current volunteer opportunities. RSVPs are encouraged but not required, please call 444-1397 or email info@friendsofthedunes.org. Free. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
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19 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
20 Tuesday MUSIC Ukulele Play and Sing Group. Third Tuesday of every month, 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 16 listing.
21 Wednesday LECTURE Winter Lecture Series: North Coast Otters; Merging Citizen Science and Art. 6 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join
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Friends of the Dunes and guest speaker professor Jeff Black of Humboldt State University, for an evening lecture on river otters on the North Coast. This talk will discuss the new public arts initiative that will merge citizen science and art in Northern California and Southern Oregon counties. Doors open at 5:30 pm, lecture will begin promptly at 6 pm. $5-$10 suggested donation. info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. MUSIC Cuco & Special Guests. 9 pm. Kate Buchanan Room, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Cuco is an 18-year old self-produced Chicano singer out of Los Angeles.
22 Thursday FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
23 Friday MUSIC Guest Artist Series: Ursula Oppens, piano. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. World-famous pianist in concert at HSU. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. Riders In The Sky. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Comedy and western. $45.
SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
24 Saturday MUSIC Wind Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Music for wind band and large jazz band $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt. edu/music. 826-3531. EVENTS Arcata Chamber Business Leadership Awards. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. A fundraiser for the Arcata Chamber of Commerce (a nonprofit organization), this event honors the hard work and extraordinary contributions that local businesses make to the community. It is an opportunity to mingle with fellow business people in a festive atmosphere of drinks, dinner, awards and entertainment.
ny), young sensation Calum Graham (Canada), classical innovator Marek Pasieczny (Poland), and award-winning Michael Chapdelaine (United States), this cast of acoustic guitar luminaries performs solos, duets and quartets highlighting the virtuosity and diversity of the instrument. Masters of Hawaiian Music. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. $40. Shooter Jennings w/Jade Jackson. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. More information at www.mateel.org.
26 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
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Storytime and Crafts. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Jan. 27 listing.
The Wood Brothers. 8 pm. Kate Buchanan Room, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Soulful folk.
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02 Friday MUSIC Eureka Symphony In Like a Lion. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Eureka native Paula Thomas returns from her home in Paris to play Franz Benda’s Flute Concerto in E minor. Also on the program are Antonio Vivaldi’s Symphony in C and Symphony #3 in E flat Op. 10 by Antonin Dvorak. $19-$49. EVENTS Bowl for Kids’ Sake: Barnyard Bowl. Harbor Lanes, 2136 Broadway, Eureka. Form a team or sponsor a bowler to fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast’s professionally supported volunteer mentors for local children. blue@ncbbbs.org. www.harborlanes. net. 445-4871. Social Justice Summit: Who Am I? Back to Our Roots. 6-9 pm. Kate Buchanan Room, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The HSU MultiCultural Center (MCC) presents the 25th annual Social Justice Summit. The event features multiple keynote presentations and workshops, film screenings, and discussions. Free and open to the public. One unit of optional credit is available ($232). summit@ humboldt.edu. www.summit.humboldt. edu. 826.3364.
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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing.
Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 30 listing.
Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
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OUTDOORS 40th annual Lupine Bash. 9:30 am12:30 pm. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Help remove invasive yellow bush lupines before they get the chance to produce more seed. Meet at Pacific Union School to carpool to the protected site. Refreshments provided, so bring a mug for coffee or juice. For more information, contact Friends of the Dunes at info@friendsofthedunes. org or 444-1397. Free. Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Early Blooms in the Dunes. 10 amnoon. Ma-le’l Dunes Parking Area, Young Lane, Manila. Join naturalist Carol Vander Meer for a guided walk focused on the early blooming species of the dunes at this special time of year. Meet at the Ma-le’l North parking lot off of Young Lane in Manila. Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by contacting Friends of the Dunes. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
25 Sunday MUSIC International Guitar Night. 7 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Featuring Gypsy jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt (Germa-
LECTURE Winter Lecture Series: Trinidad Seabirds and Citizen Science. 6 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes and guest speaker Shannon Brinkman of the Bureau of Land Management for a lecture on seabirds in Trinidad, what’s threatening them and how you can help. Doors open at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center at 5:30 pm, lecture will begin promptly at 6 pm. Donations appreciated. MUSIC Greg Brown. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. folk
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03 Saturday Arts Alive! at The Graves. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 3 listing. MUSIC Eureka Symphony In Like a Lion. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See March 2 listing. Willie K. An Evening of Hawaiian Music. 7 & 9 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Floating seamlessly between beautiful Hawaiian melodies on the ukulele, soulful slack key guitar and searing Stratocaster-inspired rock, he truly is one of “da kine.” Born Willie Kahaialii and known affectionately as Uncle Willie on the islands — Willie K. has built a reputation as one of the foremost practitioners of Hawaiian music.
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Gary Bloomfield. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. During March and April, wildlife artist Gary Bloomfield will show his work at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center. Sponsored by Friends of the Arcata Marsh. 826-2359.
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. See Feb. 3 listing.
MUSIC Chris Thomas King. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Blues. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake: Barnyard Bowl. Harbor Lanes, 2136 Broadway, Eureka. See March 2 listing. Social Justice Summit: Who Am I? Back to Our Roots. 10 am-5 pm. Kate Buchanan Room, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See March 2 listing. FOR KIDS Kids Alive. First Saturday of every month, 5:30-8 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Feb. 3 listing. Mini Masters Reading Program. First Saturday of every month, Noon-2 pm.
Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 3 listing. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Introduction to Lichens. 10 am-1 pm. Humboldt Bay NWR Lanphere Dunes Unit, 6800 Lanphere Road, Arcata. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Loriel Caverly for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Lanphere Dunes Unit is home to diverse coastal ecosystems, including coastal dune forest, seasonal wetlands and large moving sand dunes. This walk will focus on a general overview of lichens. Meet at Pacific Union School to carpool to the protected site. For more information and to reserve a spot, contact Friends of the Dunes at 444-1397 or info@friendsofthedunes.org. Free. www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
04 Sunday ART Art Talk at The Graves. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 4 listing. EVENTS Jurassic Quest. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Exhibit featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Interact, learn about dinos and even ride a few. Also featuring fossil digs, the “Dino Bounce” area, face painting, crafts and more. www. redwoodacres.com.
05 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. MUSIC An Evening with David Rawlings. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Join David Rawlings and his ace band, featuring Gillian Welch (lead vocals and guitars), former Old Crow Medicine Show member Willie Watson (vocals and guitar), Paul Kowert of the Punch Brothers (bass) and Brittany Haas (fiddle), for an unforgettable night of distinctive picking, high lonesome songs, and many other fine acoustic accoutrements. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm.
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06 Tuesday MUSIC Squirrel Nut Zippers. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Eclectic fusion of Delta blues, gypsy jazz, 1930s–era swing and klezmer. Ukulele Play and Sing Group. First Tuesday of every month, 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 16 listing.
07 Wednesday FOR KIDS Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 am-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See Feb. 7 listing.
of every month, 6-8 pm. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See Feb. 10 listing. DANCE Dancing Stars of Humboldt. 7 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Exciting performances of Humboldt County’s talented dancers and a chance to vote for your favorite dancer. FOR KIDS Family Arts Day at The Graves. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 10 listing. Storytime and Crafts. Second Saturday of every month, 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Jan. 27 listing. FOOD
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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing.
Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 am. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 7 listing.
Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing.
08 Thursday MOVIES No Man’s Land Film Festival. 6:309 pm. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Adventure’s Edge and the Arcata Theater Lounge bring together the first local showing of No Man’s Land Film Festival. This event features exclusive outdoor films that highlight female adventure sport athletes. www. arcatatheatre.com. THEATER Nunsense. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Featuring an all-female cast, Nunsense is a musical comedy revue perfect for Catholics and Protestants alike. Appropriate for all ages. Through April 1. www. ferndalerep.org. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
09 Friday ART Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Feb. 9 listing. MUSIC Guest Artist Series: Tom Rosenkranz, piano. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Recital by visiting pianist from Bowling Green State University. $10, $5 seniors/ children, free to HSU students. music@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/ music. 826-3531. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
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as Spanish learners are invited to attend. This will be an ideal hike for firsttime visitors, focusing on the diversity of habitats in the dunes. Stamps Lane in Manila. For more information or to R.S.V.P. email arturo@friendsofthedunes.org or call 444-1397. Venga a rodearse con la naturaleza y aprenda nuevo vocabulario español en la caminata bilingüe con Friends of the Dunes el Sábado de 10-11:30 am. Todos están bienvenidos: habladores de español y los que quieran aprender español. Esta excursión sera ideal para los nuevos visitantes, con el enfoque en la diversidad de hábitats en las dunas. Contáctenos por correo electrónico arturo@friendsofthedunes.org. SPORTS Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Jan. 27 listing. ETC Humboldt Flea Market. 8 am-3 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Feb. 4 listing.
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Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing.
Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.
Dune Restoration. 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Feb. 10 listing.
One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
11 Sunday DANCE Afternoon of Dance at The Graves. Second Sunday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 11 listing. MUSIC Altan. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Ranking among the world’s top Celtic bands, Altan represents the Irish musical tradition at its unadulterated best. EVENTS Foggy Bottom Milk Run. Noon. Main Street, Ferndale. A Sunday family run conducted by the Six Rivers Running Club since 1978 with three different courses through Ferndale farmlands to the Main Street finish line. Noon start for 4-mile and 10-mile courses; 2 pm for the 2-mile run. 10-mile course has no water crossings. OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 11 listing. Spanish Nature Immersion Hike. 10 am-noon. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Immerse yourself in nature and the Spanish language during a Spanish Nature Immersion hike with Friends of the Dunes. Spanish speakers as well
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14 Wednesday LECTURE Conservation Lecture Series. Second Wednesday of every month, 7 pm. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See Feb. 14 listing. Wildflowers of the Trinity Alps. 7:308:30 pm. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. Ken DeCamp, author of Wildflowers of the Trinity Alps, has been drawing and photographing wildflowers for over 40 years. It is from this collection of images that this became a reality. Though he has traveled widely, he has always considered the mountains of northern California his home and has, for 60 years, explored their most hard to reach places. Ken will share tales from the trails and images of some of his favorite flowers. Books will be for sale at the event and all proceeds will support the California Native Plant Society. Free. mk@backcountrypress.com. 407-7686. MUSIC Yamato Taiko Drummers of Japan. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Renowned for its athleticism and theatrical flair, Yamato delivers an explosive, high-energy performance.
15 Thursday THEATER The Tenth Muse. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. In 1715, Colonial Spain crouches under the shadow of the Spanish Inquisition. In a monastery basement, three girls uncover a hidden manuscript and be-
gin to act out its brilliantly bawdy farce. In these stolen moments, they learn about themselves, their world, and begin to discover the blazing talent of a woman whose brilliance was at sharp odds with the church. Through April 17. $13-$16. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
16 Friday ART Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See Jan. 19 listing. LECTURE Marsh and Humboldt Bay Fishes. 7:30 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. James Ray and Katherine Crane will present Marsh and Humboldt Bay Fishes. James is a staff member of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Aquaculture and Bay Management Project. For more information or to guarantee a seat, call 826-2359. Free. MUSIC Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Irish, Celtic THEATER Keep the Fires Burning: An Adult Cabaret. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Featuring a cavalcade of original acts by Dell’Arte students, faculty and company members. Appropriate for ages 16+. Reserve tickets at 668-5663 or at www.dellarte. com. $12, $10 seniors/students. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
17 Saturday MUSIC David Lindley. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. With a demented sense of humor, “Mr. Dave” performs on an arsenal of instruments — from the Hawaiian lap steel guitar and Turkish saz to the Middle Eastern oud and Irish bouzouki. THEATER Keep the Fires Burning: An Adult Cabaret. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See March 16 listing. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Feb. 17 listing. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing. Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 am. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 20 listing.
OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
18 Sunday MUSIC Bonnie Raitt -SOLD OUT. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. More than a best-selling artist, Bonnie Raitt is a champion of American roots music, a tireless social activist, top-notch songwriter and the best friend a good set of lyrics could ever have. Wine and Jazz at the Morris Graves. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Jan. 21 listing.
19 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
20 Tuesday LECTURE Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. An award-winning American historian and writer, she is best-known for her work An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States. MUSIC Ukulele Play and Sing Group. Third Tuesday of every month, 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 16 listing.
22 Thursday MUSIC Alice DiMicele. 8 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Alice DiMicele is a singer/ songwriter and acoustic guitar player who seamlessly works jazz/blues phrasing and R&B and rock & roll rhythms into a broadened Folk/Roots/ Americana sound she calls “Organic Acoustic Groove.” Opera Workshop: Celebrating Handel in Humboldt. 7:30 pm. Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A selection of arias from operas of George Frideric Handel. $10, $5 seniors, children and HSU Students. music@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/ music. 826-3531. THEATER Melodrama. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Melodrama is a heightened, musical form of physical theatre where unbridled passions reign, and where the forces
of good in human nature triumph over terrible obstacles. In this evening of short, original melodramas created and performed by the students of Dell’Arte’s Professional Training Program, audiences are moved to boo and cheer as characters overcome seemingly impossible odds. Reserve tickets at 668-5663 or at dellarte.com. Pay what you can. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
23 Friday MUSIC Marimba One 30th Anniversary Concert. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Featuring Eriko Daimo. Opera Workshop: Celebrating Handel in Humboldt. 7:30 pm. Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See March 22 listing. THEATER Melodrama. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See March 22 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
24 Saturday MUSIC Camerata RCO. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Chamber music. Camerata RCO is a unique ensemble comprised of members of Amsterdam’s renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
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Dave Stamey. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Western Opera Workshop: Celebrating Handel in Humboldt. 7:30 pm. Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See March 22 listing. THEATER Melodrama. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See March 22 listing. EVENTS SCRAP Humboldt’s Rebel Craft Rumble. 7-11 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Four teams will compete in a battle of high pressure creative problem solving and artistic wit to become the next Extreme Ultimate Supreme Craft Masters in SCRAP Humboldt’s fifth annual Rebel Craft Rumble .The event is a live art competition inspired by television shows like Project Runway, Chopped and Iron Chef. All materials in the challenges are reused and gleaned from the unique and varied inventory at the nonprofit creative reuse center. This event is a fundraiser for SCRAP’s environmental arts education programs. $15. director@ scraphumboldt.org. www.scraphumboldt.org/programs/rebel-craft-rumble/. 822-2452.
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FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Jan. 27 listing. Take A Child Outside Day & EE Resource Fair. 11 am-3 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet lizards and snakes. Test water quality. Make a harmonograph drawing. Search for frog habitat. Take a virtual field trip to a California state park. Take A Child Outside Day is a festival of fun outdoor exploration for kids and their caregivers. A wealth of local environmental educators will offer nature-based activities, games, and crafts along the Arcata Marsh’s 0.6 mile Log Pond Loop Trail. Kids are invited to fill their “eco-passport” by adventuring along the trail with their adults and participating in these activities. Free. creec@ humboldt.edu. 826-4479 ext. 3. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
25 Sunday MUSIC Marimba One 30th anniversary Concert. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Featuring OrphiQ Marimba/Vibe Ensemble. Opera Workshop: Celebrating Handel in Humboldt. 2 pm. Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See March 22 listing.
26 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
27 Tuesday OUTDOORS Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 30 listing.
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Art Talk at The Graves. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 4 listing.
MUSIC HSU All Choirs Concert. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A variety of music sung by HSU’s four student choirs. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt. edu/music. 826-3531. THEATER 2018 Magic Show, a Benefit for Special Olympics. 6-8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. A magic and entertainment feast for your eyes with illusionist Garry Carson. The whole family can laugh and enjoy his hilarious, mind-boggling and engaging show together. $25 advance. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
30 Friday SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
31 Saturday FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market - Winter Market. 10 am-2 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 20 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Ferndale Easter Egg Hunt. 10:30 am. Ferndale Firemen’s Park, 100 Berding St. Youngsters hunt for treasured eggs hidden by Ferndale Scouts. Prizes in four categories, by age. If raining, check at Valley Lumber, Shaw and Berding streets. Free. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing. ETC Get Outside Gear Sale. 11 am-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Find great deals on outdoor gear. The sale will be open to Friends of the Dunes members from 11 am to noon, and to everyone at noon. At 2 pm they will start slashing prices on any remaining gear. Donate or consign your gently used gear for this fundraiser for Friends of the Dunes. Call 444-1397 or visit www.friendsofthedunes.org for more information.
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HOLIDAY EVENTS Sunrise Easter Service. 6:30 am. Ferndale Cemetery, Bluff and Craig Streets. Includes music and homily. Hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (at the church if weather is inclement). Free. 786-9353.
02 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
03 Tuesday MUSIC Ukulele Play and Sing Group. First Tuesday of every month, 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 16 listing.
04 Wednesday FOR KIDS Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 am-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See Feb. 7 listing. OUTDOORS Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 am. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 7 listing.
05 Thursday EVENTS Redwood Coast Music Festival. Eureka. Jazz, swing, zydeco, blues and more all weekend long, all over town. Exclusive shows for festival pass holders. See website for prices. www. rcmfest.org. A Taste of Main Street. 5-8 pm. Eureka. Sample food from venues throughout downtown and Old Town. Live music, free shuttle service. Officially kicks off the Redwood Coast Music Festival. $25. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
06 Friday SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
07 Saturday ART Arts Alive! at The Graves. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 3 listing.
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MUSIC Jazz Combos. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Intimate performance by students in small jazz ensembles. $10, $5 seniors/ children, free to HSU students. music@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/ music. 826-3531. EVENTS Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. See Feb. 3 listing. California Big Time & Social Gathering. 11 am-6 pm. West Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The 11th annual Big Time & Social Gathering — in honor of Native American tradition, culture, song and history — is an opportunity to strengthen and reinforce tribal identity. Dances, songs, games, resources, arts, crafts and more. Free. hsutitepp@humboldt.edu. 826-3672. FOR KIDS Kids Alive. First Saturday of every month, 5:30-8 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Feb. 3 listing. Mini Masters Reading Program. First Saturday of every month, Noon-2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 3 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk. 10 am-1 pm. Humboldt Bay NWR Lanphere Dunes Unit, 6800 Lanphere Road, Arcata. See Feb. 3 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
08 Sunday DANCE Afternoon of Dance at The Graves. Second Sunday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 11 listing. MUSIC Percussion Ensemble & World Percussion Group. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Masterpieces for Classical Percussion Ensemble. $10, $5 seniors/ children, free to HSU students. music@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/ music. 826-3531. OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 11 listing.
09 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm.
One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
10 Tuesday MUSIC Toumani Diabaté & Sidiki Diabaté. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. In a rare father-and-son collaboration, Toumani Diabaté, a genius of African music and widely recognized as the greatest living kora player, joins forces with his son Sidiki, the instrument’s emerging star.
12 Thursday FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
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of Love. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. an evening of Chopin and Shakespeare. The featured work is Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 2,” with pianist Robert Satterlee. A former HSU faculty member, Satterlee returns to the Humboldt County concert stage after a more than 20-year absence. P.I. Tchaikovsky’s rapturous symphonic poem Romeo & Juliet continues the romance theme. Adding to the musical passion is Nino Rota’s interpretation of the Shakespeare work in the score for Franco Zeffirelli’s film and excerpts from Leonard Bernstein’s remarkable version, West Side Story. $19-$49. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
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Arcata. Music for guitar trios and quartets. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. FOR KIDS Family Arts Day at The Graves. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 10 listing. Storytime and Crafts. Second Saturday of every month, 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Jan. 27 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Dune Restoration. 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Feb. 10 listing. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
Eureka Symphony The Language of Love. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See April 13 listing.
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Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Beethoven Sonata plus music from every continent. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www. humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. Wine and Jazz at the Morris Graves. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Jan. 21 listing. OUTDOORS Interpretive Jog Through the Dunes. 10 am-noon. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Jess Barger for an interpretive jog through the dunes starting and finishing at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call 444-1397 or email info@ friendsofthedunes.org with your name and number. Free.
16 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
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17 Tuesday DANCE Complexions Contemporary Ballet. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Complexions Contemporary Ballet transcends tradition in a groundbreaking mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip hop. Founded by former members of Alvin Ailey, Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden, the company has been featured several times on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance. MUSIC Ukulele Play and Sing Group. Third Tuesday of every month, 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 16 listing.
18 Wednesday MOVIES Humboldt International Film Festival. . Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. For 51 years HSU students have hosted HIFF and have brought short independent films from around the world to Humboldt County. Hosting narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental films. This year’s guest judges are Hal Masonberg, Patricia Cardoso, and Udi Aloni. Godwit Days Birding Festival. . Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The 23rd annual Godwit Days Birding Festival. Featured speakers are Sharon “Birdchick” Stiteler, author of 1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know, and Jack Dumbacher, curator of birds and mammals at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Information and registration at www.godwitdays.org or call 826-7050.
19 Thursday THEATER Tragedy. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Experience the awesome, visceral power of the Chorus as Dell’Arte’s second year MFA Ensemble dives into the realm of Tragedy, a theatrical form with ancient roots in the human experience. Through physical and vocal alchemy, the actors conjure universal forces at play in the space of the stage. In the words of theatre visionary Antonin Artaud, Tragedy bracingly reminds us all that, in spite of our best intentions, “the sky can still fall on our heads.” Reserve tickets at 668-5663 or at www.dellarte.com. Pay what you can. FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
20 Friday ART Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See Jan. 19 listing. MUSIC Wind Ensemble. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Music for small wind band.
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Godwit Days Hike. Noon-3:30 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Alexa DeJoannis for a bird walk at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This tour is a part of the Annual Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival and will begin and end at the Arcata Community Center. Meet at the community center parking lot to carpool to the site. For more information or to register, visit www. godwitdays.org or call 826-7050.
21 Saturday ART Family Nature Crafts. 11 am-1 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Friends of the Arcata Marsh hosts family nature crafts as part of the annual Godwit Days birding festival. Drop in any time between 11 am and 1 pm to the arts and crafts room at the Arcata Community Center. Participants can create clay bird ornaments, paper bird hats, rock owls, peace dove handprints, wooden bird calls and more. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Free.
ETC Humboldt Flea Market. 8 am-3 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Feb. 4 listing.
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Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.
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FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Feb. 17 listing.
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Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 30 listing.
Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 am. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Godwit Days Hike. Noon-3:30 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for a bird walk at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center as part of the Annual Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. The tour will begin and end at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Register through www. godwitdays.org, or 826-7050. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
22 Sunday SPOKEN WORD Welcome To Night Vale. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A wildly popular twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the fictional small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff’s Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers and cultural events. “Incredible, spooky, funny, and monumentally charming,”
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25 Wednesday LECTURE Bob Henson. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. An acclaimed journalist, writer and popular weather blogger, he is the author of The Thinking Person’s Guide to Climate Change. He has also written more than 50 articles for Nature, Scientific American, Discover and Sierra.
26 Thursday FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.
27 Friday MUSIC The Mother Hips. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Earthy pop jam rockers, the Mother Hips have attained legendary status in Northern California for their high energy live shows and tuneful compositions. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
28 Saturday MUSIC Guest Artist Series: Wenqing Zhang & Daniela Mineva Duo Piano Recital.
8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. HSU’s piano professor Daniela Mineva with visiting pianist Wenqing Zhang playing piano duets. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Jan. 27 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 20 listing. Fern Walk. 10 am-noon. Humboldt Bay NWR Lanphere Dunes Unit, 6800 Lanphere Road, Arcata. Join Friends of the Dunes and naturalist Carol Ralph for a Ferns of the Dunes Walk. Carol will introduce eight species of common ferns during an easy walk along the riparian edge of the dunes, while discussing some of the amazing aspects of fern life. Bring a hand lens if you have one and be prepared for mosquitoes. Meet at Pacific Union School to carpool to the protected site. Space is limited; please reserve your spot by contacting Friends of the Dunes at 444-1397 or info@friendsofthedunes.org. www.fws.gov/refuge/ humboldt_bay. SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 19 listing.
29 Sunday MUSIC Madrigal Singers & Mad River Transit Singers. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Small choir singing music of the Renaissance and beyond, plus jazz choir. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www. humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. Pedrito Martinez Group. 8 pm. Kate Buchanan Room, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Cuban percussionist and singer Pedrito Martinez leads a high-voltage ensemble whose main mission is to raise the roof and share in the pure joy of making music. SPORTS Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Jan. 27 listing.
30 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Jan. 15 listing.
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JUNE Arcata Bay Oyster Festival June 16 Live music all day, shucking contests, kids activities and a bevy of local chefs selling their oyster creations and vying for the coveted Best Oyster title. Best of Humboldt Fair last weekend in June Four days of arts, entertainment, agriculture, local products, tastings and livestock showings. North Coast Open Studios More than 100 artists and artisan manufacturers open their creative spaces to the public.
JULY Mad River Festival Dell’Arte’s annual summer festival features a family big-top series, an experimental theatrical laboratory, a saucy late-night cabaret, a week of local music with the Humboldt Folklife Festival and more. Fortuna Rodeo July 16-22 A full week of rodeo action including a junior rodeo, carnival, a night of motorsports, tasty barbecue, a parade, live music and more. Fortuna AutoXpo July 27-29 Huge car show, a sock hop, show and shine, antique show, artisans faire, tractor pull and more.
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Trinidad Trinidad’s iconic lighthouse is a symbol of the town where Humboldt County’s fishing past lives on. Every day, the boats that dot the small harbor’s moorings scour the sea among dramatic, rocky outcroppings. For a look back, tour the Trinidad Museum, then stop at the smaller Memorial Lighthouse and take in the view and the sea air. Trinidad Art Night fills the little town with music, food and local artwork every first Friday of the month, and the annual Fish Festival and Blackberry Festival bring in folks from all over.
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The sign says horses have the right of way, which should give you an idea of McKinleyville’s vibe. Some of its biggest attractions are outdoors. Play with the kids in Hiller Park and hike or bike the paved Hammond Trail. Ditch your shoes and spend the day at Clam Beach (yup, there are clams out there for the digging) kayaking, paddleboarding or just relaxing among the dunes. There’s a course if you’re itching for a round of golf, and there’s even a sweet, little waterfall tucked along the road into town. Already visited the world’s biggest ball of string? Swing by the world’s tallest totem pole. And on McKinleyville Arts Night, the third Friday of each month, you can tool around town and see what local artists, artisans and musicians young and old are up creating — maybe even take a piece home.
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Gyppo Alle Mill Soft opening in March. See facebook for more information. Mateel Community Center Event listings on facebook & online. Southern Humboldt Community Park Easter Egg Hunt and plant sale March 31. Heart of the Redwood Hospice Spring Gala. March 10. Lost Coast Interpative Association Join Tom Keeter for an afternoon of historic stories of the North Fork Eel River watershed, guitar playing and songs. January 28, 3:00 pm at the Redwood Playhouse in Garberville.
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