Photos: Baduwa't Festival Gathers the People

By Mark Larson on July 21, 2021 at 11:47AM

Last Wednesday through Sunday, a memorable Baduwa't Festival: A Gathering of the People (formerly known as the Mad River Festival) took place in Dadiqhoughuk (Blue Lake) at Dell’Arte’s outdoor performance spaces. To the chagrin of a few turned away at the door, a well-publicized policy required a vaccination card or proof of a recent negative COVID-19.

Call for Submissions: Coloring Book Art

Deadline: Aug. 1, 2021

on July 20, 2021 at 6:00AM

Hey, artists! Team up with NCJ for our first-ever collaborative coloring book project.

Two Chances to Catch Pato Banton Next Week

By Kali Cozyris on July 17, 2021 at 1:00AM

Reggae star Pato Banton and his band the Now Generation are making the rounds in Humboldt this week offering two all-ages, family friendly shows. Catch the good vibes first on Monday, July 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mateel Community Center (free, donations welcome).

Photos: Annie and Mary Day Joy

By Mark Larson on July 16, 2021 at 3:30PM

Lots of people showed up for Blue Lakes’s 53rd annual Annie and Mary Day on Sunday, reflecting their willingness to be out in a semi-post-vaccination world, as well as the draw of a small-town parade, a line up of vintage vehicles in the Bill Nessler Car Show and a music and crafts fair in Perigot Park. See the slideshow below for highlights.

Summer Celebration Fundraiser at Redwood Discovery Museum

By Kali Cozyris on July 16, 2021 at 1:00AM

Take the kids to the Redwood Discovery Museum for its Summer Celebration Fundraiser on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. located outside in the museum parking lot. Kids can explore what the museum has to offer by checking out museum exhibits and participating in hands-on activities, plus enjoy huge bounce houses to tumble about in, face painting, performers to watch and more.

Rodeo Thrills this Weekend in Fortuna

By Kali Cozyris on July 15, 2021 at 1:00AM

Clear your calendars, rodeo fans — two of Fortuna Rodeo's most popular events are raring to go this weekend.  First out of the gate is the crowd pleasing Bullfighters Only/Quadiators show on Friday, July 16 at the Fortuna Rodeo Grounds ($25, $15 under 12, $40 VIP arena seating). Gates open at 5:30 p.m. to see these professional athletes take on some burly bulls.

Eureka's Summer Concert Series Returns this Thursday

By Kali Cozyris on July 14, 2021 at 1:00AM

Snap open your folding chairs, crack open your favorite beverage and sit back (or get up and dance) to the sweet sounds of live music returning to Madaket Plaza. The Eureka Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday, July 15 at 6 p.m. with The L.C. Diamonds who play vintage rock, rockabilly, blues and surf music.

Dell'Arte International Baduwa't Festival July 14-18

By Kali Cozyris on July 12, 2021 at 1:00AM

Music, Food and Fun at Annie and Mary Day

By Kali Cozyris on July 10, 2021 at 1:00AM

Hold onto Your Hats, Rodeo's Back!

By Kali Cozyris on July 9, 2021 at 1:00AM

Nothing says summer like the return of the Fortuna Rodeo, happening July 11-18. All your favorite events are back including rodeo and junior rodeo action, carnival fun for the kids, Bullfighters Only and Quadiator thrills, and Fortuna’s famous rodeo barbecue.