Thursday Lowdown: Fundraiser for Film About Syrian Refugees in the U.S. in Arcata Tonight
With holiday dumbness in the rearview, Humboldt life is starting to return to a customary gait. Let’s start getting together again, shall we? Hey, look! This Humboldt Thursday contains a wealth of community-binding options, with Humboldt Surfrider’s regular Ocean Night Film Screening and A Reason to Listen’s latest Humboldt Poetry Slam being prime examples of encouraging soul gatherings. You could probably wrangle a hug or two at either.
Filed under less-commonplace highlights, over at The Jam, chums and wellwishers of longtime Humboldt musician/writer/philosopher/Northtown Books guy Deric Mendes will gather to support his newest endeavor. What’s he up to, you inquire? Well, Mendes is in the process of gathering footage, stories and funds for a documentary looking at the struggles of Syrian migrants and refugees living in the United States as they cope with their country’s decimation from war while facing misguided Islamophobia in America. Mendes was inspired to pursue the project after traveling to Jordan three years ago to cover the refugee crisis caused by the Syrian Civil War.
Money raised for the documentary titled Watani Ana, (which translates to “I Am My Homeland”) will be used to pursue higher film production values as well as to cover travel costs for additional filming.
Thursday night’s benefit will feature performances by The Lost Luvs, Matt Jackson and DJ Red and will be hosted by one-time Mr. Humboldt John McClurg. More details on Mendes’ Watani Ana can be found at its associated Kickstarter page and/or in the preview clip below.
Details on that and events with less global implications can be found in your Lowdown listings below.
—Andrew Goff
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
"By popular request, the surf flick this month is none other than John John Florence's View From a Blue Moon. See the sport of surfing as it’s never been captured before. Presentation from guest Hawk Rosales, Executive Director at InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council."
613-3030 /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $5
Feature performer Zachary Kluckman from Albuquerque, NM, He is a multi-award winning author, poet and spoken word artist recently named the 2015 Slam Organizer of the Year and 2014 Slam Artist of the Year at the National Poetry Awards.
498-3564 /
areasontolisten@gmail.com /
Web site
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Humboldt native and former Northtown Books personality Deric Mendes is working to make a new documentary about the difficult situations faced today by Syrian Refugees in the United States. With DJ Red, The Lost Luvs & Matt Jackson. Hosted by former Mr. Humboldt, John McClurg.
822-5266 /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
/ $120
/ $15 Drop-In
Learn the sport of archery as a pursuit of excellence and as a gateway program to fun, recreation and competitive world-class performance.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 Showtimes before 5 p.m.
In The Miniplex. Winner of the Sundance Film Festival "Next!" Award for First Features. Stars Cynthia Nixon ('Sex & the City'), Christopher Abbott (HBO's 'Girls'), and Scott Mescudi (a.k.a. Kid Cudi).
630-5000 /
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Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
DJs Pressure/Anya have been effectively making local butts jiggle for some time now. Let them work.
444-2017 /
Web site
MOVIES
Broadway Cinema
- ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP:
12:10,
2:30,
4:55,
7:20,
9:35
- CONCUSSION:
11:50,
2:40,
5:35,
8:35
- DADDY S HOME:
11:55,
2:25,
4:50,
6:20,
7:15,
9:40
- GOOD DINOSAUR 2D:
1:45,
4:15
- HATEFUL EIGHT:
12:40,
4:25,
8:10
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2:
12:05,
3:10
- JOY:
12:05,
3:00,
5:55,
8:50
- POINT BREAK 2D:
1:10,
3:55,
6:40,
9:25
- REVENANT:
7:00
- SISTERS:
12:20,
3:15,
6:05,
9:00
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 2D:
12:00,
1:30,
3:05,
4:40,
6:15,
7:50,
8:45,
9:20
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 3D:
2:05,
5:15,
8:25
Mill Creek Cinema
- CONCUSSION:
2:55,
5:55,
8:50
- DADDY S HOME:
4:45,
7:10,
9:30
- HATEFUL EIGHT:
4:25,
8:10
- JOY:
3:10,
6:05,
9:00
- POINT BREAK 2D:
6:55,
9:40
- POINT BREAK 3D:
4:10
- SISTERS:
3:30,
6:20,
9:10
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 2D:
3:05,
6:15,
9:20
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 3D:
5:15,
8:25
Minor Theatre
- DANISH GIRL:
3:55,
6:40,
9:25
- JOY:
2:40,
5:30,
8:25
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 2D:
3:05,
6:10,
9:15
