2008 Woodie Awards
Wheels for a better worldClub of the Week: GreenWheels
One of Sara Dykman's favorite memories is seeing several hundred bikers and runners circling the Arcata Plaza in the early morning fog. It was the morning of the annual Tour D'Arcata last September, and the Plaza was abuzz with human power, not engine power, in a tribute to sustainable transportation. The stream of people filling the street moved with the man power they celebrated that day.
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Festival connects global community
For Emily Greenspan, the prayer for peace reaffirmed her faith in humanity. Spoken across the globe at the same moment, she said it was like a huge magnifying glass amplifying the energy of the space they occupied at last year's Earthdance festival in Laytonville, Calif.…
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Underground trio to play at university
A year-and-a-half ago, Teresa Persons lost her car keys in the snow after a day at the Umpqua Hot Springs. Miles from the nearest town, she and her friend had two options, curl up and freeze their butts off, or get a ride out of there. "We had to chase the guy down," she said, "and we screamed 'please, please, give us a ride.…
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Arcata has Heavy-Rock HeadbangersDragged by Horses
"Can we play one more? Our drummer wants to play one more," Pablo Midence, the lead singer and guitarist for Dragged by Horses, asked the barkeep at the end of their July 20 gig at the Alibi. They got the go ahead and banged out a tune from their 2005 self-titled album.…
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For Those Prepared to RockMosgos
Westwood is kind of an awkward location for a music venue. It's not by anything exciting, it's a little out of the way, but when Mosgo's went into the space next to
Westwood Market everything made sense.
There wasn't a coffee shop in the area, and there is always a lack of all-ages-music venues in this community.…
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A Toast to KHSUTo Life! To Radio! To Beer!
A toast to KHSU and the Blue Lake Casino as they host the First Annual KHSU on Tap, an afternoon of beer, wine, and music in support of local public radio this Saturday at the Sapphire Palace in Blue Lake from 3-9 p.m.
The community is pulling resources together and contributions to raise funds for KHSU.…
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Wanna Art's Alive?A Eureka Tradition
"Are you arts alive'n it?" Jenni Masaki asked a patron of her Eureka Sushi restaurant, Kyoto Sushi. "Arts alive'n it," is a term that refers to walking around old town the first Saturday of the month to enjoy all the art and music on display.
As people sip coffee and chat with old friends, the streets come alive with art and expression.…
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Organic Planet Fest Punks ToxinsRaising Awareness and Present Soultions to Prevent a Toxic Community
Eureka, CA- The 3rd annual Organic Planet Festival brought the community together with inspiring environmental activists, talented tunes, organic grub, eco-friendly clothing and a multitude of practical information on how to keep life from becoming toxic.
"The festival is to raise awareness for a more organic and non-toxic world," said Kaitlin Borstelmann, 21, H.…
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Local Girl Tells It Like it Is
A Local Girl Fills You In On the Ins and Outs of this logging community, turned hippie haven/college town.
1. Japhey's Curry - Named after the owners' dog, this little soup house has easily the best curry in Arcata. Although they carry a wide variety of noodles and soups, getting anything besides the curry will result in the patron becoming underwhelmed.…
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Everything In ModerationEating Good = Feeling Good
Eating is both an essence and an essential. Achieving a well-rounded diet is truly a delicate balance. It is often difficult in our excessive culture, but by eating more moderately, we can lead healthier lives. Here are a few examples of moderation for you to consider.…
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