Saturday, July 11

Humboldt Folklife Festival Kicks Off Eight Days of Music Tonight

For the next eight days, the fine folks of the Humboldt Folklife Society would once again like to cram as much local music into your ears as you’ll let them during their annual Humboldt Folklife Festival. So’s you don’t get lost, let the Lowdown provide you a brief synopsis of what to expect each night:

  • Saturday, July 11 - Festival Kickoff at Mad River Brewery: Your eight days of music begin in low-key, informal fashion out Taylor Way with some beer, some sunshine and stringed-out festival veterans Clean Livin’ and Spindrifters.
  • Sunday, July 12 - Annie and Mary Day at Perigot Park, noon-6 p.m.: Since 1967, the Blue Lake Chamber o’ Commerce has held this annual event — which later became part of Folklife Festival proceedings — to celebrate the historic Arcata Mad River Rail Line. The “Annie” and “Mary” in question were Annie Carroll and Mary Buckley, railroad company-employed bookkeepers from the turn of last century. Apparently, they made an impression. Yes, there’s a parade, vendor booths and grub options. But as with all the week’s gatherings, the main event is the music. This year’s lineup features Timber Ridge Boys (noon), Lemon Lemon Cherry (1:15 p.m.), LaPatinas (2:30 p.m.) and The Delta Nationals (3:45 p.m.).
  • Monday, July 13 - Songwriters Night in Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 7:30 p.m.: The sounds move indoors for the next two nights beginning with Monday’s songwriter-heavy evening, an intimate show allowing some of Humboldt’s most adept musical wordsmiths the opportunity to play a few tunes while discussing the unique nuts and bolts they put into their songs. This year features Jan Bramlett, Dominic Romano, Sam Whitlach and Paul Turner.
  • Tuesday, July 14 - Jazz Night in Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 7:30 p.m.: The festival veers slightly off spiritual course for Jazz Night, a showcase for some of Humboldt’s most musically virtuosic performers. This year’s fingers to watch belong to The Low Notes, Business Casual and Con Ritmo.  
  • Wednesday, July 15 - Under the Big Top in the Big Hammer Tent, 6 p.m.: Business picks up midweek as the festival moves into Dell’Arte’s circus-y tent for the most raucous of the week’s events.  Absynth Quintet, Vanishing Pints and Bayou Swamis provide the aural energy.
  • Thursday, July 16 - Under the Stars in Dell’Arte’s Amphitheater, 6 p.m.: Tickets for Thursday’s event may become hard to come by due to the presence of the beloved-but-rarely-heard headliners Huckleberry Flint, winners of many a “Humboldt’s Best Band.” Filling out the night will be local pickers Kenny Ray and the Mighty Rovers and Compost Mountain Boys. •
  • Friday, July 17 - Festival Barn Dance at Arcata Vets Hall, 7:30 p.m.: May we interest you in a hoedown? The festival moves to Arcata for one night for its annual barn dance. Dosey Doe to the sounds of local party starters the Striped Pig Band and caller Lyndsey Battle. No partner? No experience? No problem.
  • Saturday, July 18 - Annual All-Day Festival at Dell’Arte, 11 a.m.: The main event. The festival goes out with a bang on Saturday filling much of downtown Blue Lake with a free day full of local music on two stages, plus food carts, vendor booths, workshops, sing-a-longs and more. Let’s just have a look at the line-up, shall we?:

-Amphitheater Stage-

  • 11 a.m. - Humboldt Highlanders Pipes and Drums
  • 12 p.m. -  Ken Collins
  • 1 p.m. - Chubritza
  • 2 p.m. - Old Dog
  • 3 p.m. - Kingfoot
  • 4 p.m. - Georgia Handshakers
  • 5 p.m. - Firesign
  • 6 p.m. - April Moore and Ranch Party
  • 7 p.m. - Cadillac Ranch

-Street Stage-

  • 10:45 a.m. - Howdy Emerson
  • 11:45 a.m. - Will Willis and Friends
  • 12:45 p.m. - The Yokels
  • 1:45 p.m. - Pure Mongrel
  • 2:45 p.m. - Morgan Corviday
  • 3:45 p.m. - Saint Animal
  • 4:45 p.m. - Belles of Levee
  • 5:45 p.m. - Hugh Gallagher
  • 6:45 p.m. - For Folks Sake

For more info, check out humboldtfolklife.org.

—Andrew Goff

 

Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Music this week by Falling Rocks!) North Coast Growers’ Association community event features over 40 Humboldt farm booths as well as 10 prepared food booths.
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Relay for Life Eureka 2015
Halvorsen Park / 11 a.m.-11:59 p.m. / Free / $100 per Team
At the Relay, team members take turns walking or running around a track, relay-style and enjoy fun activities and entertainment off the track, for 24 hours! To celebrates those who have survived cancer, remembers those who have lost the battle and to fight back against a disease that takes too much.
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Humboldt Folklife Festival Kickoff
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6 p.m.
Please join the Humboldt Folklife Society in kicking off the week-long Folklife Festival with music by The Spindrifters, followed by Clean Livin’.
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Humboldt Crabs vs. California Storm
Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $9 / $6 students/seniors / $4 kids under 12
“Mustache Night”: The best facial hair in the park on this night will win a special prize. Enter to win at the front gate. Featuring the Crab Grass Band.
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The 24 Hour 10 Minute Play Festival
Redwood Park / 7-9 p.m. / Free
Part of Plays in the Park. What happens when you gather five writers, five directors, and 15 actors and give them exactly 24 hours to write and rehearse five original plays? You’ll have to show up to find out. It’s going to be a whole lot of creativity and craziness, 10-minutes at a time.
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Frankenstein
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte) / 8 p.m. / $18 adults / $15 students and seniors
Part of the Mad River Festival. A visceral and terrifying performance inspired by Mary Shelley’s masterpiece centering around the terrors of piecing life back together. Do not bring children.
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One Man, Two Guvnors
Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8 p.m. / $15 / $20 Gala opening / $10 Thursdays
Brighton, England. 1963. Fired from a skiffle band, Francis Henshall finds himself employed by small-time gangster Roscoe Crabbe, in town to collect a fee from his fiancee’s gangster father. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother.
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Relay For Life Lighted Boat Parade
Eureka Public Marina to Halvorsen Park / 8:30-10 p.m.
Decorate your boat, get creative with the “Happy Birthday, Relay!” theme, use lights, flags, costumes, balloons, props and special effects. The parade will pass by the Relay for Life event taking place at Halvorsen Park.
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Nipplepotamus
Alibi / 11 p.m. / $2 / 21+
Plaza rock.
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.
Get your dance on.
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All Events!

Junior Rangers Program
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 3:30-4:30 a.m. / Free
Have fun while learning about nature and the park with games, songs, and activities.
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Native American Flute Performance
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 7:30-8:30 a.m. / Free
Come listen to peaceful Native American flute music around a campfire and in the redwood forest
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Low Cost Rabies Clinic
Cutten Animal Hospital / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / $6
Canine rabies vaccine cost is $6.00. Other vaccines may be available. Contact the clinic for details. For your safety and the safety of other please bring your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrier.
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CSHA Region 13 Gymkhana
Orick School / 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. / $35
“There is a fun Western dress code that includes a button up shirt with a collar that can be tucked in, jeans, and riding boots.”
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Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary Invasive Spartina Removal - Volunteer Work Day
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free
Volunteers are invited to help remove invasive spartina from the salt marshes of one of the City’s premier open spaces.
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Dune Restoration
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Free
Volunteers will be removing invasive plants in order to make more room for native diversity.
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Nature Walk in the Redwoods
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 10-11 a.m. / Free
Come learn about the redwoods and the region as you stroll with a Park Interpreter or Park Volunteer.
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Learn to Stand Up Paddle
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 11 a.m. / $35 / $25 HSU Students
Get a new perspective on paddling while getting a fun workout. Join the growing world of stand up paddling by learning the essential information and skills for the sport.
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Drag Racing
Samoa Drag Strip / 11 a.m.-4 p.m. / $10
Summit Series Race #6 This weekend is our special Slant 6 Class brought to you by Howard Family Racing.
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Blue Jays (Age 3-6) Program
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 1 p.m. / Free
ome learn and have fun with us in the redwoods!
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Nature Story Time
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 2-3 p.m. / Free
This program is geared for ages 3-6 and includes story time which focuses on the natural environment, followed by a fun and simple craft project.
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Nature Walk in the Redwoods
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 2 p.m. / Free
Come learn about the redwoods and the region as you stroll with a Park Interpreter or Park Volunteer.
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Family Arts Day
Morris Graves Museum of Art / 2-4 p.m. / $5 / $2 students/seniors / Free kids/members
Join us for a folk sing-a-long with Mad River Rose.
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Second Saturday Arts
Rio Dell Community Market / 3-8 p.m. / Free / $20 Table for vendors from other areas / $10 Table for Rio Dell/Scotia vendors
Community market with live music by Les Craig, activities for children, food, and of course art by local members of the Eagle Prairie Arts District in the gallery at 406 Wildwood Avenue.
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July Open House
Studio 299 Center for the Arts / 5-8 p.m. / Free
The new show, which will run through July and August, will feature oil paintings by Mike Nelson and photographs from the collection of Margaret Wooden.
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BBQ and Brew
Greycliff Rodeo Grounds / 5-9 p.m. / $30 / $10 Kids 12 & under / Free Kids 5 & under
Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice invites you to our 11th Annual BBQ & Brew, with craft beer tasting, and a dinner by the Flaming Chefs, led by chef George Tannehill formally of the Benbow Inn. Live music by April Moore and the Ranch Party.
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Mateel Community Center / 5-9 p.m. / $20 / $15 Seniors and Students
“Activities at the festival include films, speakers, food, drinks, auction and raffle of many items including two beautiful mountain bikes!”
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Humboldt Roller Derby Vs Central Coast Sk805
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 6 p.m.
HRD’s Redwood Rollers Vs Central Coast SK805 from Paso Robles. Sez HRD: “Did you hear we were always sold out? Don’t worry, we will hold some tickets for all y’all last minute planners at the gate.”
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Humboldt B-52s vs. Santa Rosa Rosebuds
Bomber Field / 7 p.m. / $5 / $None 4 and Under / $3 65 and Over / $3 12 and Under
Humboldt’s other semi-pro baseball team.
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Sylvia
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $14 / $12 Students and Seniors
Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle (played on Broadway by Sarah Jessica Parker), Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. Then hilarity ensues.
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The Pollinators Campfire Program
Hidden Springs Campground (Humboldt Redwoods State Park) / 8:30-9:30 p.m. / Free
Come learn about pollinators with Park Interpreter Elizabeth in the redwood forest by a campfire!
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A Most Misunderstood Mammal
Albee Creek Campground - Humboldt Redwoods State Park / 8:30-9:30 p.m. / Free
Come learn about bats and the park with Park Interpreter Jake around a campfire and in the redwood forest.
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.
Get your dance on.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • GALLOWS: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40
  • I LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS: 1:15, 6:35
  • INSIDE OUT 2D: 12:45, 3:20, 5:50, 8:20
  • JURASSIC WORLD 2D: 11:50, 2:55, 5:55, 8:55
  • JURASSIC WORLD 3D: 12:40, 6:30
  • LOVE AND MERCY: 5:15, 8:10
  • MAGIC MIKE XXL: 12:35, 3:25, 6:10, 9:00
  • MAX: 12:00, 2:35
  • MINIONS 2D: 11:45, 12:50, 3:15, 4:25, 5:35, 6:45, 8:00
  • MINIONS 3D: 2:05, 9:05
  • SELF/LESS: 12:55, 3:40, 6:25, 9:15
  • SPY: 3:45, 8:50
  • TED 2: 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35
  • TERMINATOR GENISYS 2D: 11:55, 2:50, 5:45, 8:40
  • TERMINATOR GENISYS 3D: 3:35, 9:25
Mill Creek Cinema
  • GALLOWS: 12:35, 2:50, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40
  • INSIDE OUT 2D: 12:55, 3:25, 5:55, 8:25
  • JURASSIC WORLD 2D: 3:00, 9:00
  • JURASSIC WORLD 3D: 12:00, 6:00
  • MAGIC MIKE XXL: 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:30
  • MINIONS 2D: 11:50, 12:45, 2:05, 3:10, 5:45, 6:45, 8:10
  • MINIONS 3D: 4:25, 9:05
  • SELF/LESS: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15
  • TERMINATOR GENISYS 2D: 12:20, 6:20, 9:20
  • TERMINATOR GENISYS 3D: 3:20
Minor Theatre
  • ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL: 1:25, 4:00, 6:35, 9:10
  • MINIONS 2D: 1:00, 3:20, 5:45, 8:10
  • SELF/LESS: 12:50, 3:35, 6:15, 9:00

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