55th Annual Orick Rodeo

on July 7, 2016 at 11:00AM

Is Fortuna too far south? Northerners, head to Orick for the 55th annual Orick Rodeo happening Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Orick Rodeo Grounds.

Strings Attached

by Kali Cozyris on July 7, 2016 at 4:00AM

The 38th annual Humboldt Folklife Festival, July 9-16, is a week-long celebration of local live music against the backdrop of beautiful Blue Lake. Officially part of Dell'Arte's Mad River Festival and presented by the Humboldt Folklife Society, the event strings together an assemblage of the area's finest folk, bluegrass and country musicians for nightly performances, two all-day festivals and a high-stepping barn dance.

Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

on July 6, 2016 at 4:00AM

Looking for a reason to wear your Stormtrooper helmet in public? Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens plays twice at the Arcata Theatre Lounge: Friday July 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday July 10 at 6 p.m.

It Came from Outer Space

by Kali Cozyris on July 5, 2016 at 4:18PM

In the 1950s, with the Red Scare and alarming advances in technology, American brains were going nuclear. It was a time of us versus them, fear of the unknown, mind control and invasion.

Two Parties on the Fourth

by Mark Larson on July 5, 2016 at 10:52AM

Party for the Parks

by Mark Larson on June 28, 2016 at 11:39AM

Fried Chicken for the Soul

by Kali Cozyris on June 24, 2016 at 8:00AM

Everything's better over a plate of hot, delicious food, isn't it? Strangers become friends around the table.

Step Right Up

by Kali Cozyris on June 23, 2016 at 8:00AM

The season of the fair — with fried-food smells, swirling rides and blue-ribbon goods — is here. The Best of Humboldt Fair, the first of the summer, spins its Ferris wheel high in the sky and welcomes families through the gates at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds June 23 through June 26 for four days of arts, entertainment, agriculture and more ($12 adults, $5 seniors and kids 6 to 12, free for active military and kids under 6).

Oyster Fest 2016

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on June 19, 2016 at 6:56PM

Keeping up with the Kumamotos

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on June 17, 2016 at 8:00AM

Consider the virtues of our local celebrities: Cultivating oysters improves our oceans and its flora and fauna. Their ground shells boost your victory garden.