Pins and Needles: Inked Hearts 2016

by Mark Larson on February 8, 2016 at 5:23PM

Plunge-worthy

by Kali Cozyris on February 6, 2016 at 8:15AM

The largest fundraiser of the year for the Redwood Discovery Museum is also one of Humboldt’s wildest and silliest events — which is saying something. Teams with themes and solitary dignitaries all dive into the frigid waters of the bay to raise money for the interactive educational children's museum at the Perilous Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. on Eureka’s waterfront (free to watch).

Far Above the World

by Kali Cozyris on February 5, 2016 at 9:30AM

David Bowie was a man who did it all — music, acting, fashion, art — influencing every industry he touched. He showed us it was OK to be odd, colorful and different with his unabashed self and ever-changing personas.

The Art of Ink

by Kali Cozyris on February 3, 2016 at 8:00AM

If you're itchin' for some ink let the pros have a stab at you at the Inked Hearts Expo at Blue Lake Casino from Thursday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 7 ($10 day pass, $30 all access for all four days). Tattoo artists, representing a diverse array of styles and backgrounds, come with guns blazin' from all over the country to participate.

Crackdown

by Kali Cozyris on January 28, 2016 at 8:00AM

It's been a tough season for California crabs, crab fishermen and those who love the tasty crustacean. But just because crabs from our own waters are off the table for a while, it doesn't mean we've stopped loving them or valuing their importance in our local culture and economy.

Eat, Sleep, Fish

by Kali Cozyris on January 22, 2016 at 8:00AM

Wishin you were fishin? Wish no more.

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

by Kali Cozyris on January 21, 2016 at 8:00AM

Jan. 8 would have been Elvis Presley's 81st birthday, and every year around this time, fans gather at parties, tributes and theme nights to celebrate the King of Rock and Roll. This weekend sees the Big E in action on screen and onstage (in spirit) at two hip-shakin' events.

Valhalla, Y'all

by Kali Cozyris on January 20, 2016 at 11:27AM

It takes someone with a sterling set of spurs to tackle the swirling mythology and convoluted story line of Richard Wagner's 19-hour opera Der Ring des Nibelungen and turn it into a two-hour comedy set in modern-day Texas featuring Valkyries, Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and a dancing avocado. Well, someone did it — or at least (cow)poked a lot of fun at the challenge.

Another Hero

by Kali Cozyris on January 14, 2016 at 8:00PM

Mad Max: Fury Road, George Miller's gorgeous, long-awaited (20 years in the making) fourth film in the Mad Max franchise, rips across the big screen at the Arcata Theater Lounge on Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. ($5).

Oasis

by Kali Cozyris on January 8, 2016 at 8:00AM

January can be a bit of a desert for entertainment. But this week the Arcata Playhouse saves parched theater fans, hosting the international, award-winning play, A Day in the Desert, showing Jan. 8 at 4 and 8 p.m. and Jan. 9 at 8 p.m.