As day turns to night, should you want to but some music in your ears, consider the Arcata Playhouse as a destination. While singer/songwriter Steve Poltz had to pull out of tonight’s show due to illness, headliner Ellis Paul is still making the trek. Over a quarter century of writing and performing, the Boston-based songwriter has managed to produce 19 albums as well as pick up 15 Boston Music Awards. To get a better idea of what Paul is bringing to the aural table, your Lowdown presents the clip below, appropriately enough, a song titled “Plastic Soldiers.”
Adorni Center
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ Free
The program will feature decorated USAF pilot Colonel Chuck DeBellevue; Eureka High School Jazz Ensemble; Eureka High School Limited Edition; members of the NSDAR who will provide refreshments after the program; Humboldt Harmonaires; and representatives of the NJROTC who will provide the color guard
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Clarke Historical Museum
/ noon-3 p.m.
/ Free
"A slide show of Kathrin Burleson’s Portraits of American Heroes will be shown and we invite you to share a refreshment with our local heroes."
443-1947 /
clarkehistorical@att.net /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $15 students & members
UPDATE, 11/10: Steve Poltz, originally part of this show, has had to cancel due to health problems ... Ellis Paul is a master storyteller and has told tales through his music for more than a quarter century, over the expanse of nineteen albums, numerous critical kudos (15 Boston Music Awards alone).
822-1575 /
info@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Logger Bar
/ noon
/ 21+
Sometimes The Logger Bar sets up ping pong tables. This is one of those times. Get your Gump on.
668-5000 /
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Fortuna Veteran's Building
/ 2 p.m.
Afghanistan veteran Sgt. Matthew Coleman speaks. Color guard, patriotic songs and refreshments.
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ $30
/ $10 Drop-In
/ $40 non-residents
Arcata Recreation offers classes led by instructor Daniel Perez. For 5-12 years.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Crush
/ 5 p.m.
Don't be bored. Play board games.
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 5-6:30 p.m.
/ $30
/ $10 Drop-In
/ $40 non-residents
Arcata Recreation offers classes led by instructor Daniel Perez. For 13 years and older.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Moose Lodge
/ 6:15-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.
444-3161 /
Chabad of Humboldt
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ $75
/ $25 Current HSU Students
"Join an exciting journey into your own mind and psyche. Drawing on classical Jewish and mystical teachings, this six session course will present you with a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you flourish by suggesting practical advice."
633-8770 /
Rabbi@jewishhumboldt.com /
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Libation
/ 7-9 p.m.
Local bluesman gets low down. Accompanied by Andy Fihn.
825-7596 /
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SpeakEasy
/ 7:30-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Burning live jazz under the "stars."
444-2244 /
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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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The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ $3
/ 21+
An evening of hilarity from local comics and newbies, and maybe even you!
822-5266 /
joe@savagehenrymagazine.com /
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