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The Bills Pay Off

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Lauraine Leblanc Eye Arts Scrutinizer For those of you who only read the first sentence of any review, I say, go see The Bills. Thanks for reading. For the rest of you: In 1991, I saw the Pogues play live. In fact, I saw the Violent Femmes open for the Pogues that night. That... »

It’s Not Too Late To See Late: A Cowboy Song This Friday, Saturday AND Sunday

Thursday, August 29, 2013
It’s Not Too Late To See Late: A Cowboy Song This Friday, Saturday AND Sunday

Lauraine Leblanc Eye Arts Scrutinizer The print version of this review erroneously stated that here remained just one performance of the play. Fortunately, there are in fact still three opportunities to see it at Plays in the Park: Friday and Saturday Aug. 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. playsinthepark.org... »

There’s Nothing Not To Like In As You Like It

Thursday, August 8, 2013
There’s Nothing Not To Like In As You Like It

Lauraine Leblanc Eye Arts Scrutinizer After a seven-year drought, Shakespeare returns to Redwood Park in a fun and frolicsome production of As You Like It.  One of Shakespeare’s more feminist plays, As You Like It features a heroine in male drag, Rosalind/Ganymede (ably played by Alyssa Rampel). Banished from the court of the Duke... »

The GrandMothers Of Invention Do Zappa Music Right

Friday, August 2, 2013
The GrandMothers Of Invention Do Zappa Music Right

While I went into the GrandMothers show with one eyebrow arched, I came out with both elevated in pleasant surprise at this capable band’s zesty Zappasimilitude. »

Jada Brotman, The Discriminating Glutton: World Food Fast With Leira Satlof

Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Jada Brotman, The Discriminating Glutton: World Food Fast With Leira Satlof

Nature’s Serving can provide an affordable lunch or a delicious dinner for family and friends as you head home to begin a relaxing week-end. Friday food service hours at Indianola Market will be 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. »

Dell’Arte Honors Jane Hill With Lifetime Achievement Award

Thursday, June 27, 2013
Dell’Arte Honors Jane Hill With Lifetime Achievement Award

BLUE LAKE – As Dell’Arte International looks ahead to the 40th anniversary of its arrival in Blue Lake in 1974, DAI is proud and pleased to present the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dell’Arte’s co-founder, Jane Hill. The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m on Saturday, June 29, followed by dinner and a performance of the... »

It Would Be A Mistake To Miss Dell’Arte’s Comedy of Errors

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
It Would Be A Mistake To Miss Dell’Arte’s Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors proves to be an ideal vehicle for Dell'Arte's company of actors to play to their strengths. The broad clowning and slapstick physical comedy is ably pulled off by the entirety of the ensemble, with notable performances by Andrew Eldredge and Jerome Yorke pantomiming each other as the twin Dromios. »

Benefit Show For Bob Doran & Jessica McGuinty At Humbrews Thursday, July 25

Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Benefit Show For Bob Doran & Jessica McGuinty At Humbrews Thursday, July 25

The Arcata Eye and North Coast Journal will proudly host a benefit show for beloved local persons facing medical challenges Bob Doran and Jessica McGuinty Thursday, July 25 at 8 p.m. at Humbrews 856 10th St. »

Life After OysterFest, Saturday, June 15

Friday, June 14, 2013
Life After OysterFest, Saturday, June 15

ARCATA – Take a quick disco nap and down a couple of espressos after OysterFest, as official and unofficial after parties put forth some delectable musical offerings the evening of Saturday, June 15. Yogoman Burning Band with Motherlode at Jambalaya In case you missed the OysterFest or want more of the headlining bands, PC... »

Wildberries And Arcata Playhouse Join Forces

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Wildberries And Arcata Playhouse Join Forces

The three-year commitment of $15,000 from Wildberries is part of their ongoing efforts in the community to support non-profit organizations and their missions. »