who: HLO Roadshow
when: Jan 28 – 7:30pm – $12
where: Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main, Fortuna
what: the Humboldt Light Opera Roadshow aka Pretty Darn Good Singers represent some of the most experienced musical theatre artists in the county. The Broadway Review highlights songs from classical composers Irving Berlin and Leonard Bernstein, to Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Flaherty. All event proceeds go to support upcoming HLOC productions – photo
who: Barn Fest 2012
when: Jan 18 – 7pm – donation
where: The Barn, 1168 Tompkins Hill Rd, Fortuna
what: Barn Fest 2012 with Melted Cassettes (alt from Pheonix, AZ), Starskate (dream-pop from Santa Rosa), Nicole Kidman (alt-folk from West Covina), Galaga: The Movie (Portland), John Thill (pop-noise Napa), Diesel Dudes (electro-punk from Oakland), Versionary (analog dance jams from Arcata), Dolphin Star (jam-fusion from Humboldt), Creepy Marbles (experimental from Eureka), and The Hand of Doctor Foxmeat paints a Monochramatic Rainbow (McKinleyville). Also: DJ’s Jolly Jeff, The Dog, STR8, and BG TMRZ. Bring a dish and drink. Food at 6pm, music at 7pm
who: Pastime Silent Movie Orchestra
when: Jan 14 – 7:30pm – $6/8
where: Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main, Fortuna
what: The Fortuna Concert Series presents a screening of the classic Buster Keaton silent film The Cameraman accompanied by the live combo known as Pastime Silent Movie Orchestra. Directed by Franklin Stover. Tickets are available at: Green’s Fortuna Pharmacy in Fortuna; Fortuna Music Mart in Fortuna & Eureka; Becker’s Insurance Agency in Ferndale; Berliner’s Cornucopia in Eureka and at the door. For more information call 682-6092
Buster Keaton (YouTube)
who: Fortuna Christmas Music Festival
when: Dec 11 – 12:30pm – free
where: River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Dr, Fortuna
what: Fortuna Christmas Music Festival. The festival is free but several charitable groups benefit from donations at the event: refreshments benefit the Fortuna Junior Academy and cash donations are accepted for the Santa’s Sleigh toy and clothing drive. Patrons can help by contributing to St. Joseph’s Pantry Shelf-Fortuna holiday food drive. Non-perishable food donations can be left in bins inside the River Lodge
12:30pm – The All Seasons Orchestra
01:15pm – Humboldt Harmonaires
01:45pm – Humboldt Accordionaires
02:15pm – the Scotia Band
03:00pm – Ferndale Community Choir
04:00pm – College of the Redwoods Concert Band
04:30pm – Tuba Christmas
05:00pm – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Choir
05:30pm – Fortuna High School Music Department
06:00pm – Silent Night and the Hallelujah chorus
who: Chris Burton Jácome
when: Nov 12 – 7:30pm – $6/8
where: Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main, Fortuna
what: The Fortuna Concert Series presents Chris Burton Jácome (Flamenco guitarist – photo). CBJ performs an intimate solo concert featuring all original compositions as he takes you on a journey of Andalucia, Spain
Chris Burton Jácome (YouTube)
who: Barn Show
when: Aug 28 – 6pm – donation
where: The Barn, 1168 Tompkins Hill Rd, Fortuna
what: Barn Festival/Potluck & BBQ with Religious Girls (experimental-pop from Oakland), Teenage Sweater (Santa Rosa), Diesel Dudes (electro-punk from Oakland), Creepy Marbles (experimental from Eureka), Vaginia Ludwigia & The Dog (experimental electronic from Rio Dell), Spacehunter (Oakland), Phillip Dekat (Fortuna), Raveon (Eureka), Onhell & 2012 (Eureka), Danny Blues & Zac Burroughs (Scotia), Ray G & Shultz (Loleta/Ferndale), and Joshua “The Sith” Johnson (Loleta)
Teenage Sweater (YouTube)
who: Hops in Humboldt
when: Aug 27 – 1pm – $30/40 – handbill
where: Rohner Park, Fortuna
what: the Eighth Annual Hops in Humboldt with beers from 37 micro-breweries, live music, food, beer games, art and crafts, and more
music schedule:
12:15 – Lowfill (metal from Scotia)
2:15 – Woven Roots (reggae from Arcata – photo)
4:15 – Headshine (coastal-rock from Huntington Beach)
Woven Roots (YouTube)
who: Barn Show
when: July 26 – 7pm – free
where: The Barn, 1168 Tompkins Hill Rd, Fortuna
what: Barn Show/Chili Cookoff with Ghastly City Sleep (from New York – photo), Teenage Sweater (Santa Rosa – photo), Diesel Dudes (electro-punk from Oakland), Downsided (hardcore from Boise), Creepy Marbles (experimental from Eureka), and Vaginia Ludwigia (experimental electronic from Rio Dell)
Ghastly City Sleep (YouTube)
Teenage Sweater (YouTube)
who: 21st Annual Redwood AutoXpo
when: July 24 – various times – handbill
where: Fortuna, CA
what: the 21st Annual Redwood AutoXpo is three days of free admission, with cars, cars, and more cars
Sundays Events- Map
7am-4pm Swap Meet & Car Corral, Rohner Park
9am-4pm Arts & Crafts, Rohner Park
10am-4pm Antique Engine Gas Up, Rohner Park
10am-4pm Antique Tractors, Rohner Park
noon-2pm Tractor Pull, Rodeo Grounds
2pm-Burn Out Contest
watch the downtown Fortuna web cam
Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo 2011 (YouTube)
