Well you have a big decision today don't you, Humboldt? Is the thrill of experiencing the same-room-electricity that Ani DiFranco transfers to her audiences worth missing the live Academy Awards telecast for? I mean, you could try to sneak them both in considering the awards start at 4 p.m., but you know how long that damn show is (think about that Van Duzer Theatre park and walk). You'd miss the awards that matter, dagnabbit! Quite the dilemma, especially since missing DiFranco's opener -- local girl done great Jenny Scheinman -- would be a crime. Damn you, life's choices!
If you do decide to veer strictly Hollywood, remember that they're having a big Oscar party at the Eureka Theatre tonight in conjunction with the venue's 75th Anniversary Jubilee. See the gold statuettes handed out on the big screen while enjoying 1939-style cocktails.
It's your Sunday. Choose wisely.
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 2 p.m.
/ $15
A family comedy that takes place in four scenes, each ten years apart, set at various holidays. Starting in 1980, the kids – a priest, an aspiring actress, and a former star football player – all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives.
Eureka Theater
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ $20 all Oscar Party guests
/ $0.10 Saturday movie-goers: kids under 12 years of age
/ $0.35 Saturday movie-goers over 12 years of age
442-2970 /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $45
/ $22 HSU students
"Experience the empowering spirit of this self described "little folksinger," whose songs tackle barbed political issues with uncommon insight and compassion." Special guest Jenny Scheinman will open the show.
826-3928 /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 1-4 a.m.
/ $50
"Class teaches the basics of using a lathe to make wine stoppers,pens, wood bowls and more. Your choice to bring home a pen, wine stopper, or even a bowl."
444-2717 /
patrickmurphy@humboldthardware.com /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 8-3 a.m.
/ $2
/ $1 after 9:00 am
140 tables full of antiques, jewelry, collectables, toys, tools and more.
445-3037 /
cmbeding@charter.net /
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Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 2 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 students
EHS Players present a story about a man who improves his situation with the help of a plant from outer space.
441-1735 /
vossn@eurekacityschools.org /
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2 p.m.
Ceramic tile artist Sara Starr will share her process of creating high fire ceramic tiles using the "cuerda seca" method, a technique originated in 15th century Spain.
442-0278 /
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Eureka Theater
/ 5 p.m.
/ $20
Watch the Oscars, mingle and schmooze with fellow movie fans, sample scrumptious appetizers and partake in 1939 cocktails from the no host bar.
825-7600 /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 5:45 p.m.
Season one of the Kinetic Paranormal Society's ongoing puppet show weirdness.
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
Ostracized from the rest of the circus animals, poor Dumbo is even separated from his mother, who is chained up in a separate cage after trying to defend her child. Only brash-but-lovable Timothy Mouse offers the hand of friendship to Dumbo.
613-3030 /
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Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your Lowdown will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt's most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
800-684-2464 /
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