Screwballs

on December 30, 2014 at 11:23AM

In old Hollywood rom-coms, the men wore suits, the women wore the pants and everybody talked fast. And how!

Spaceballs

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on December 30, 2014 at 11:22AM

When Mel Brooks directed his epic 1987 parody of Star Wars, he had no idea Jar Jar Binks was on the way. We can only dream of what might have been.

The Interview in Fortuna

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on December 23, 2014 at 6:54PM

Ring in the Old

on December 23, 2014 at 9:57AM

How about a retro New Year's? On Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., return to the days of bobby socks, pompadours and friendly relations with Cuba.

Assorted Nuts

on December 18, 2014 at 8:56AM

You can't just have one. The next wave of holiday dance performances is upon us with a trio of Nutcracker ballets to choose from — or chain-watch, depending on your stamina.

After the Flood

on December 18, 2014 at 8:54AM

A trio of commemorative events mark the 50th anniversary of the 1964 flood that devastated Humboldt County. Whether you were there or you've only heard tell, don't miss hearing from historians and locals that are sharing the depth of their knowledge and memories over the next week.

UPDATE: CNN Gets Our Goat, or Not

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on December 17, 2014 at 4:36PM

UPDATE: Aaand we're back. Cypress Grove has announced that the episode of Mike Rowe's Somebody's Gotta Do It will indeed air on CNN on Monday, Dec. 22 at 9 p.m. barring any outbreak of more pressing international news. 

Is Nothing Sacred?

on December 10, 2014 at 1:16PM

Are boy-band holiday albums and mall muzak draining your spirit? Are you secretly stricken that Mariah can't hit the high notes in "All I Want for Christmas is You" anymore?

Flip the Switch

on December 3, 2014 at 12:01PM

You survived cynical Black Friday and now it's time for the fun part of the Christmas season: hot cocoa, carolers, Santa and tree lightings. Tour the tinsel around the county starting at the McKinleyville Shopping Center on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. with crafts, treats, a tree lighting and a visit from someone whose name starts with Santa (free).

Good Talk

on December 3, 2014 at 12:00PM

You don't need a lecture. Wait, maybe you do.