who: Irish Music Night
when: March 8 – 7:30pm – free
where: Robert Goodman Wines, 937 10th St, Arcata
what: Irish Music Night – traditional Irish music from Humboldt’s finest local musicians. Enjoy Irish tea, warm mulled wine, or your favorite glass of Goodman wine and some upbeat sounds from the land o’ green
who: Spoken Word Night
when: March 5 – 8pm – free
where: Robert Goodman Wines, 937 10th St, Arcata
what: Spoken Word Night in the Tasting Room hosted by Emily. Bring your best, or sip a glass and see where the words take you. 2 pieces or 5 minute limit. No instruments please
who: Spring Wine Festival
when: March 4 – 3pm – $40 – handbill
where: Kate Buchanan Room, HSU, Arcata
what: Arcata Rotary presents the Spring Wine Festival - sample Humboldt County wines and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, listen to great music by HSU’s La Musique Diabolique and bid on fabulous silent auction items, and special wine pull. Tickets available at Robert Goodman Wines and Libation
La Musique Diabolique (YouTube)
who: Whiskey Plank Party
when: March 4 – 1pm – $25 – handbill
where: Zerlang Boatyard, 1493 Fay Ave, Fairhaven
what: The Golden Rule Project and Veterans For Peace present Whiskey Plank Party. There will be beer, wine, oysters and hors d’ouvres. Solo artists Chris Parreira and Anna Hamilton will provide live music. There will be a silent auction, raffle and a bid to fasten the last plank. Admission is a $25.00 donation with proceeds benefiting the Golden Rule Project. The Golden Rule is a historic ship that sailed the South Pacific Ocean to protest nuclear testing. It was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1958 and eventually ended up in Humboldt Bay
Chris Parreira (YouTube)
who: Are You Feeling Saucy?
when: Jan 28 – 5pm – $8
where: Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St, Eureka
what: Are You Feeling Saucy? - join us for a yummy pasta dinner. Bid on fantastic silent auction items. Vote on your favorite sauce. Listen to live musical guests Dogbone and the John David Young Trio. Visit the donation wine and beer bar. Have a cookie for dessert while we announce the winners. All the while you will be supporting Redwood Coast Montessori
John David Young Trio (YouTube)
who: Paths 2 Prosperity Benefit Concert
when: Nov 5 – 7pm – $10
where: Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th, Arcata
what: Paths 2 Prosperity Benefit Concert with music by Jeff DeMark and the LaPatinas, NightHawk and the SoHum Girls. Tickets are $10, available at The Works, People’s Records and at the door. There will be beer, wine, and homemade baked goods. More info at cccsnojuggle.org or call 822-8536
Paths 2 Prosperity Concert (YouTube)
who: Hobarts Historic Halloween Happening
when: Oct 28 – 9pm – $10 – handbill
where: Redwood Acres, 3750 Harris St, Eureka
what: Hobart’s Historic Halloween Happening with music by Saint John and the Sinners, Stonehenge, Mostly Harmless, and EHS Players. Costume contest. Food, wine, and beer available
Saint John and the Sinners (YouTube)
who: Unity For Our Community
when: Oct 22 – 6pm – $20
where: Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway
what: Native Soul Productions and the Mateel Community Center present Unity For Our Community, a benefit concert for South Fork High School. Starting out the night are musicians from South Fork High School, followed by Lost Coast Marimbas. Next will be DJ Mister Geppto, from San Diego. Headling for the night is Wisdom, with a special sneek peek at his new video of the new hit single Never Give In. Closing out the night is Humboldt’s own, Ishi Dube a local favorite. The South Fork Booster Club will be providing a barbecued tri-tip or vegetarian lasagna meal and a selection of desserts. Wine and beer as well as other refreshments will be available. There will be a 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds to be donated to the high school programs
Wisdom (YouTube)
Ishi Dube (YouTube)
who: All Species Ball
when: Sept 16 – 6pm – $10/20 – handbill
where: Arcata Vets Hall, 1425 J St, Arcata
what: the Northcoast Environmental Center presents the All Species Ball. Come dressed as your favorite species (or in your human costume, if you’d prefer) and enjoy great organic food, microbrews and wine, a fabulous auction, costume contest, face and body painting and a supervised kids corner. Live music performed by Sky Miller Quartet, the Singing Nettles, and the Miracle Show. To RSVP or for tickets call the NEC at 822-6918 or e-mail rain@yournec.org
who: Chicken Wing Fest 2011
when: Sept 10 – 11am – $?
where: The Boardwalk, foot of F St, Eureka
what: Chicken Wing Fest 2011 – family friendly, live music with Saint John and the Sinners, and Triple Junction, wings, wine & beer garden, and good times. Come on down to the Eureka Boardwalk for good eats and to help support a good cause. This event will attract wing lovers from far and wide to enjoy a day of Celebrating Chicken Wings while raising money and awareness to fight meth use in Humboldt County. Remember, There is Help and There is Hope!
