Everyone loves a good ol’ community working together to overcome adversity story, yes? Sure. That being the case, LoCO is suspicious that the people of Fortuna were all along the evil geniuses behind yesterday’s high winds that knocked over the tent encasing the Humboldt Ice Rink. Gotta be staged, right?
Because, wouldn’t you know it, the citizens of the Friendly City rallied together to ensure that the tent, like a frozen phoenix, was resurrected so that we may all indulge in the joy of skating. Ah. What better way to raise awareness of the fact that Humboldt’s only ice skating venue will open at 10 a.m. today. Savvy, Fortuna!
The photo above comes to us courtesy Elyzabeth Couch who reports that the tent rescue was a team effort which included folks from Humboldt Fence Company, Bear River Casino, Windy Point Fence Company among oodles of other cool as ice volunteers.
So skate it up, Humboldt. Again, the Humboldt Ice Rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and will be open at various numerous days between now and January 17. Full schedule here.
Newburg Park
/ 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 kids 12 and under
Ice skate in Fortuna! Open from December 4th through January 17th. Price includes skate rental.
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Arcata
/ 5-9 p.m.
Arcata Main Street kicks off the Season of Wonder and Light with a special Open House. A new Lighting Ceremony - stories, songs, blessings, and the lighting of the trees -will feature a mix of guests and entertainment with both adults and children in mind.
822-4500 /
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Trinidad
/ 6-9 p.m.
Kinda like Garberville Arts Alive, but in Trinidad.
Bayside Grange
/ 7 p.m.
"The Bayside Grange is sponsoring a talk by Jerry Rhode on "How the Eel River Valley connected with Humboldt Bay". Part of the Pierson Lecture Series, this is a free event filled with photos and anecdotal stories of the social and environmental history of Humboldt County."
822-9998 /
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NCRT
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 Students/Seniors
Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects that make this story of idealistic George Bailey unfold as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
442-6278 /
ncrt@humboldt1.com /
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Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $29
/ $10 Student Rush
/ $15 Rush
/ $44 Loge
/ $34 Orchestra Rear
/ $39 Orchestra Main/Lower Balcony
Featured works are Vivaldi's "Gloria" fir the new Eureka Symphony Chorus, Bach's "Sinfonia" from the Christmas Oratorio, and "Scrooge" with narrator Donald Forrest.
845-3655 /
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ Free HSU students
/ $5 seniors, children, students
The Force awakens at HSU as the Symphonic Band plays the Star Wars theme and Yoda’s Theme from John Williams’ Star Wars Suite, plus the William Byrd Suite, a Bach fantasia and other selections. Paul Cummings conducts.
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Pink Floyd tribute. Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here albums will be performed in their entirety.
668-9770 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
For years, Grahame Lesh has been woodshedding with the great American songbook, performing with Phil Lesh’s band at Levon Helm's Midnight Rambles, festivals across the country and, of late, performing with the house band at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA.
826-2739 /
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Samoa Gym
/ 4-5:45 p.m.
/ $145
"Our famous age-specific developmental lessons that are primarily focussed on individual technique."
382-9617 /
info.acsamoa@gmail.com /
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SCRAP Humboldt
/ 5 p.m.
Join us for an interactive story and craft time lead by local button collector and expert, Nova Kramer.
633-8349 /
director@scraphumboldt.org /
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 5-7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Children 16 and under
Live music every night in the beautifully decorated big tent, Holiday Sweets Café, wine, hot cocoa, hot cider, and marshmallows at the camp fire.
964-4352 /
info@gardenbythesea.org /
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Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free HSU students (limited seating)
/ $8 students & seniors
/ 18+
"Is it a comedy about a tragedy, or a tragedy about a comedy? This satirical take on contemporary American theatre features an all-female cast playing characters of both genders."
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 children 12 and under
/ $10 Seniors, members, veterans
The Arcata Playhouse annual holiday extravaganza returns in the form of a live radio show. Cast features James Peck, Sarah Peters, Kit Mann, Jacqueline Dandeneau, Amelia David and Sarah McKinney.
822-1575 /
info@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Corner pocket.
442-7665 /
Broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:20 p.m.
/ $18
/ $5 Children 8 and younger
/ $16 Students/Seniors 60+
Follows the story of young Jo March–at a crossroads between her family and her career–and her three sisters, Meg, Beth, and Amy, as they each learn what it means to leave their childhoods behind and how to navigate the pressures of an adult life.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Toph's House
/ 8 p.m.-3 a.m.
"A magical night of EDM with our local DJs Marjo Lak, Joe-e, Sunshine Magick, ZeroHour, Visuals by Marmalade Sky, and very special guest DJ DRAGONFLY."
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Jimi Jeff and company playing an eclectic mix from Prince to Jimi Hendrix.
839-7580 /
6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com /
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Dave's Not Here
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Live music and comedy. Good people and best buds.
TheBookofMoney@gmail.com /
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