OK, Humboldt, here's the thing. There is way too much stuff going on locally we gotta get to today (see below). So we're phoning in today's Lowdown. Our recommendation? Get out of the house both today and tonight and soak up some art, music, film, community and/or chicken wings. This is not a drill.
However.
At the same time, keep the following in mind. Here's a press release from the Eureka Police Department:
The Eureka Police Department's traffic unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits from 9 p.m. today to 2:30 a.m. Sunday, as well as roving DUI saturation patrols, the EPD announced this week.
Several additional DUI saturation patrols will also be held this month, according to a press release. Enforcement efforts are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to the release.
The EPD asks the public to report drunk drivers by dialing 911.
You weren't going to drink and drive anyway, right? Cool.
Eureka
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Annual weekend-long celebration of classic car culture. Poker Run on Thursday. Cruise on Friday. Car show in Old Town on Saturday. Benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods.
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Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Kids and students
Yarn, fleece, fiber, fabric and tools for sale. Free demos and half and full day workshops, exhibits in spinning, weaving, felting, dyeing, knitting and more! Kid's Craft Zone. Bring your projects and join the Fiber Circle, make connections with the fiber community.
599-2729 /
naturalfiberfair@yahoo.com /
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Eureka Waterfront
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cluck yeah! Vendors will be competing for the chance to be named Chicken Wing Grand Champion. Benefit for Businesses Against Meth Use.
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The Ink Annex
/ 3-11:30 p.m.
Two days and nights of local artists ... indoors! Click link for full schedule.
Eureka Theater
/ 6 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 adv.
Featuring videos of a new generation of Humboldt Made businesses and business owners-created by local filmmaker and a winner of the 2012 Economic Fuel competition Malcolm DeSoto.
442-2970 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $15 adv.
"A fabled underground figure in vocal jazz, Rhiannon turns improvisation into performance art...With a soft, supple voice and a range that climbs to the sky, she shows what heights jazz singing can reach when it combines disciplined musicianship, with utter fearlessness." - James Gavin, Time Out New
410-374-9059 /
info@rhiannonmusic.com /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Local produce, meats flowers and more. Music at 10 a.m. (Click for music schedule.)
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College of the Redwoods
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Bring your family and friends and join the CR Agriculture students in taking a tour of the farm.
599-1338 /
noah-corp@redwoods.edu /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
/ $175
/ 18+
Rhiannon comes to Arcata to offer an all-day improv masterclass for intermediate and advanced singers, teachers and professionals.
410-374-9059 /
info@rhiannonmusic.com /
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Main Street, Ferndale
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
On the corner of Shaw and Main streets. Sustainable farms sell local produce direct to the consumer.
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Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ $40 Non Access Humboldt Members
/ $20 Access Humboldt Members
Two-hour class will focus on different shot types, how to frame your subject, set exposure, stabilize you shot, and general best practice tips and pointers.
476-1798 /
info@accesshumboldt.net /
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Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
Bohemian Mermaid
/ 6-9 p.m.
A celebration of the new Beer Crafts book, combining two outstanding hobbies!
633-8431 /
bmermaid@reninet.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $5
Relaxed, fun evening where local community members prepare and present their ideas, works, thoughts, passions and inspirations in the 20/20 format.
613-3030 /
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Logger Bar
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Heavy rock!
668-5000 /
IndianolaBand@hotmail.com /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
Becky Foster, is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works.
Nocturnum
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Humboldt DJ duo's regular Arts Alive gig gets you jigglin'
499-0163 /
Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
Featuring co-host Nando Molina and the Late Night band No Covers!
497-6093 /
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Alibi
/ 10:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Rock. Hard. (Note: "Lord Ellis' drummer won some contest on some website, blah blah blah.")
822-3731 /
steve@southspitrecords.com /
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