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2011 • Volume 25 • Number 1
Contents
President / Publisher Feature Articles
Gregg Gardiner Romano Gabriel Sculpture Garden...........7
Creative Director The Eureka Symphony..................................11
Denise Comiskey Humboldt Botanical Gardens....................17
Editorial Director Linda Wise, Art of Reuse....................... 22-23
Anthony Welch Los Bagels.........................................................24
Advertising & Marketing Director Humboldt Brews.............................................29
Mary Smith Andy Westfall, Humboldt Heartland.........37
Cover Art
Fisherman Memorial on Woodley Island
photo by Denise Comiskey Jack Sewell and his sculpture Pas de Deux.
See his and other artists’ profiles
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This entire publication is Copyrighted 2011 by CHC Corp. Morris Graves Museum of Art....................................................................44-47
Printed by Barlow Printing, Inc.
The Benefits of Being Involved........................................................................47
Eureka.......................................................................................................................... 8-26
Morris Graves Museum of Art
Mural and Sculpture Map.....................................................................................8
636 F Street • Eureka, CA 95501 Arts Organizations..........................................................................................12-16
707-442-0278 • fax 707-442-2040
www.humboldtarts.org North Coast Open Studios................................................................................13
STAFF First Saturday Night Arts Alive!..................................................................18-21
Jemima Harr Janice Hand Local Farmers’ Markets........................................................................................26
Executive Director-Curator Art Educator Arcata.........................................................................................................................27-31
Rebecca Cacciari Kacie Flynn
Programs Manager Museum Assistant/ Art Associations...............................................................................................28-30
Amanda Hofstra Facility Coordinator Arts! Arcata..............................................................................................................31
Assistant Curator Pat Carter
Archivist Hwy 299 & Hwy 96................................................................................................32-33
The Humboldt Arts Council staff wishes to thank the board Blue Lake, Willow Creek, Hoopa
of directors, docents and all volunteers who make our Dell’Arte....................................................................................................................33
programs possible. We couldn’t do it without you!
Northern Humboldt County.............................................................................34-35
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
McKinleyville, Westhaven, Trinidad
Sally Arnot, President/CEO
Jim Lowry, Vice President Eel River Valley........................................................................................................36-37
Gale Williams, Secretary • David K. Monroe, Treasurer Scotia, Rio Dell, Fortuna, Ferndale, Loleta
Julie Alderson, Karen Angel, Julia Bednar, Sally Biggin,
Lora Canzoneri, Larry Eitzen, Ahn Fielding, Eric Furman, Avenue of the Giants...........................................................................................38-39
Peggy Irvine, Frances Kuta, Noelle Marak Garberville, Redway, Myers Flat
Sheila Marks, Betty Osborne, Lucy Quinby Wines & Wineries...................................................................................................40-41
ADVISORY BOARD Fairs & Festivals......................................................................................................42-43
James M. Anderson, Glenn Berry, Rena Christensen
Martha Clague, John Dalby, Nancy Flemming Indigenous Heritage & Culture..............................................................................48
Gregg Gardiner, Cheri Geiser, JoAnn Hanson Humboldt County Museums..................................................................................48
Beverly Harper, Dan Harper, Bill McClendon Profiles of Humboldt County’s Artists & Artisans......................................49-53
Sanderson Morgan, Cathy Ray Pierson
Leslie Kenneth Price, Peggy Schmidbauer, Don Smullin
Lane Strope, Karen Sullivan Welcome to the 18th Annual Palette Magazine!
EMERITUS MEMBERS For the past 18 years The Palette magazine has been the leading guide to
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The Humboldt Arts Council
Celebrating Art in
Humboldt County
for 45 Years!

T
he Humboldt Arts Council has reached a milestone this year—
45 years as Humboldt County’s largest multidisciplinary arts
organization! Planned is a full year of celebrations including
honoring past Board Members, Volunteers, and Artists who have sup-
ported the efforts of the HAC in bringing the arts fully into commu-
nity life.
As part of this year-long celebration, the Humboldt Arts Council Morris Graves Museum, painting by Jim McVicker
has compiled 45 years of archival materials featuring ephemera from
exhibitions, events and programs that have made the arts a vital part As the central arts agency in Humboldt County
of Humboldt County over the past four and a half decades. Interested
in exploring our history? View the archives by appointment by call- and the designated State/Local Partner of the
ing (707) 442-0278. California Arts Council, the Humboldt Arts
Each quarter in 2011 the Humboldt Arts Council will be raffling
off wonderful works of art by local artists. Purchase tickets for $10 Council has the privilege of providing leadership,
each and throw your hat in the ring to add to your collection! Tickets programs and services to enhance the presence
are available for purchase at the Morris Graves Museum of Art and
all proceeds from the raffle go to benefit the many programs of the and vitality of the arts in all our lives.
Humboldt Arts Council, including the Morris Graves Museum of Art.
Each Quarterly Raffle will be held during First Saturday Night Arts
Alive! in April, July, October and December.
Join us throughout the year for exciting exhibitions featuring
well-known local artists as well as exhibitions from across the county,
and at Third Sunday Jazz Jams at the Morris Graves Museum of Art.
Be a part of the arts this year and celebrate the 45th Anniversary
of the Humboldt Arts Council!

2011 Events
at the Morris Graves Museum of Art

February First Saturday Night Arts Alive!

with Kick-Off of the Humboldt Arts Council
45th Anniversary Celebration
March Appraisal Faire, Collector’s Sale
April Art History Lecture Series
& Quarterly Raffle
May Celebration of the Arts
June Romano Gabriel Exhibition
photo by Kathy Blanchard
July Art History Lecture Series, Quarterly Raffle
August Eureka Chamber of Commerce Mixer One of the original pieces of public art to be placed in
at the Morris Graves Museum of Art the City of Eureka is The Fisherman, a sculpture on Woodley
Island at Humboldt Bay. This Fisherman’s Memorial was cre-
September Collectors Auction ated by renowned artist Dick Crane, and sponsored through
October Art History Lecture Series, Quarterly Raffle community donations by the Commercial Fishermen’s Wives
of Humboldt. It was dedicated in 1981. Part of Humboldt Arts
November Holiday Sale Council’s permanent collection, they are the caretakers of the
statue. Its location and size make it easily seen from the Water-
December Holiday Sale, Season of Giving
front Boardwalk in Old Town Eureka. The sculpture commem-
& Quarterly Raffle
orates the mariners who have lost their lives at sea, honoring
Visit www.humboldtarts.org for more information those “whom the sea sustained...and those it claimed.”

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The Folk Art
of Romano
Gabriel
by Athena Koumis

The Wooden Sculpture Garden of Romano Gabriel is located at 315 Second St.
in Old Town Eureka. Usually you can view this work of art through glass doors,
but when the doors are open, a couple times a year during First Saturday Night
Arts Alive!, you can truly appreciate the intricate workmanship Gabriel put into
each and every piece.  photos by Denise Comiskey

I
t is said that Italian immigrant and folk artist Romano Gabriel
once expressed Eureka, California, was “a bad place for flow-
ers.” As a carpenter and gardener with strong connections to
his homeland, culture and various social and political issues, Gabriel
viewed the front lawn of his home on Pine St. in Eureka with a dis-
tinct and unique vision. He saw this traditionally designated space
for pleasantries such as flowers as an environment not only serving
as a greeting area for the eyes, but also as a space to display art ob-
jects exposing the inner workings of his imaginative and personal
world. Gabriel found that forgoing a typical social life and living a
largely introverted lifestyle as beneficial to his craft, providing him
with solitude and concentration for his art making. The resulting
three decades of devotion to his creative vision led to a fantastic col-
lection of hundreds of wooden human and animal figures within a
highly complex and ornate sculptural environment, now known as
the Sculpture Garden of Romano Gabriel.
Gabriel’s beginnings in the United States date back to 1913
when the artist left his homeland of Mura, Italy, at the age of 26 and
headed to America in search of a new life and opportunities. After
serving in World War II, Gabriel settled in Eureka on Pine St. in a home
which he had built himself. He lived what neighbors and commu-
nity members characterized as a largely introverted life, working as
a carpenter and gardener, but keeping mostly to himself. At the age
of 50, Gabriel felt compelled to create sculptural forms out of wood-
en vegetable crates to fill the void not only on his lawn, but also in
himself. This void resulted from his increasing dissatisfaction in living
what most would call an “ordinary” or “normal” life as prescribed by
American social scripts and ideals. Gabriel harnessed his knowledge
of hand tools from furniture and house construction with his cre-
ative energy to fill his 30 foot by 60 foot front lawn with a multitude
of brightly painted sculptural figures and forms made from wooden
crate materials.
Gabriel’s work is distinguishable both by its quantity and quality,
not to mention his persistent dedication to his craft. At the age of 80,
the artist put the final touches to his work, and by this time the sculp-
tural garden had become a tourist attraction, garnering national and
international attention. In 1967, the artist passed away and the Cali-
fornia Arts Council immediately designated the sculptural garden as
an important piece of folk art. The Romano Gabriel Sculpture Garden
in its current preserved state at 315 Second St. in Old Town Eureka is
made possible through the efforts of the Vellutini Family, individual
donations, the Eureka Heritage Society, the City of Eureka, and by a
grant from the Humboldt Area Foundation.
www.eurekaheritage.org

“Gabriel’s Garden” Premieres June 2011

In 2010, North Coast Dance received a $25,000 grant from The James Irvine Foundation to create a
dance/theater piece based on the life and work of internationally recognized Eureka folk art sculpture
artist Romano Gabriel. The production is titled, “Gabriel’s Garden,” and will premiere June 2011. Ga-
briel’s Garden will bring these sculptures to life. North Coast Dance will be working with the Humboldt
Arts Council and Eureka Heritage Society to mount a simultaneous exhibition of Romano Gabriel’s work
at the Morris Graves Museum of Art in Eureka.
North Coast Dance is a non-profit organization devoted to the promotion and development of
dance in the North Coast community, and presents performances in cooperation with Eureka’s Ar-
kley Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, call (707) 442-7779 or visit their website:
www.northcoastdance.org.

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What do these people have in common?

the art of giving

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complete its new state-
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tower by the end of 2011,
and Redwood Memo-
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its master facilities plan.
Leaving a lasting impres-
Betty and Gene Senestraro are supporting the new sion on the community
tower through a Charitable Remainder Trust. through a bequest to
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over a period of several years.
giving has different advantages, including significant tax sav-
ings and deductions, avoidance of capital gains taxes and more.
Supporting St. Joseph Hospital’s Northeast Tower and Redwood Memorial Hospital is more than just a gift to
the hospitals – it’s an investment in the future of Humboldt County, and ensures your legacy has a positive impact
on the community for years to come.

To learn more about planned giving options through the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation
or Redwood Memorial Foundation, call (707) 269-4200.

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Eureka
H
umboldt County is a center of creative energy boasting
more artists per capita than anywhere in California. The
region is home to writers, visual artists, musicians, actors,
dancers and filmmakers, many of whom have garnered national and
international acclaim. Artists find the North Coast naturally sup-
ports their creative pursuits by providing a backdrop of untouched
landscapes, a colorful multi-cultural population and the slow pace
of life that only a rural environment can offer. At the heart of this
beautiful artists’ community is Eureka.
Named one of the top small art towns in John Villani’s book
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artists, there is an abundance of art—be it outdoor art in the form
of murals on the walls of buildings, the array of abstract sculptures
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venues, including a church sanctuary and high school auditoriums.
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stable home in this world-class venue has been a key factor in the
organization’s growth. The high quality and caliber of participating
musicians can also be attributed to Carol Jacobson.
Since 2003 Jacobson has been the Musical Director and Conduc-
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the music is sent out to all participants to begin their independent
practices. Six weeks before performance, the group comes together
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Youth Concert
Friday, February 4, 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 5, 2 p.m.
Guest Donald Forrest returns to narrate a tall tale set
to music. Plus enjoy George Bizet’s Carmen Suite,
Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes by Grace Williams,
and Themes from Jurassic Park by John Williams.
Spring Concert
Friday and Saturday, April 8 & 9, 8 p.m.
Flutists Jill Petricca and Laura Snodgrass join forces
for the delightful and dramatic Duettino on Hungarian
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 (the gardens are located just north
of the College of the Redwoods Main
Campus) Providing educational
opportunities for the community
as it works to create the Humboldt
Botanical Gardens.
Humboldt Docent Council
636 F St., Eureka 95501
442-0278, ext. 204
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Organization of volunteers sharing
the love of art in schools, and the
Morris Graves Museum of Art.
Humboldt Handweavers &
Spinners Guild
P.O. Box 370, Arcata 95518
599-2729 • www.hhsguild.org
Promotes textile arts through classes
and exhibitions. Meets 2nd Thursday
each month in Eureka, 7-9 p.m.,
Sept. – June. Call for location.
Humboldt Woodworkers Guild
www.woodguild.com
Supports local woodworkers.
The Ink People Center
for the Arts
517 Third St., Ste. 36, Eureka 95501
442-8413 • www.inkpeople.org
Coordinates over 40 programs,
exhibitions, ongoing classes &
events.
Instantaneous Theater
Company
6205 Beechwood Dr., Eureka 95503 North Coast Open Studios
499-1131
After-school drama program involves Tour 150 Humboldt County artist studios from Redway to
kids from 11 to 18 years old in every Orick and everywhere in between during the 13th annual
aspect of live theater. Each 10-week
North Coast Open Studios to be held June 4-5 and 11-12,
session culminates in a performance
of a musical play.
2011. Artists open their doors to the public to show their art
and crafts. For more information about North Coast Open
Inter-Tribal Coalition
for Cultural Continuity & Studios, call Taffy Stockton at (707) 834-6460, or go online at
Institute of Native Knowledge www.northcoastopenstudios.com.
517 Third St., Suite 36
Eureka 95501
442-8413 (The Ink People)
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knowledge.org
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Provides arts workshops for Native
Americans.
North Coast Casting
#7 Fifth St., Eureka 95501
442-0952
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Casting company formed in response
to the growing film and television
industry in the area. Purpose is to cast
local talent for production companies
filming in Northern California. Bob and Donna Sellers, courtesy of www.northcoastopenstudios.com
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 2009EHumboldt
ureka ACounty
rts Organizations AD PROOF
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or postal mail with changes indicated and we will send426 a Frevised proof.
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 Humboldt Botanical Gardens
Growing
Art from the
Grassroots
Level
Story and Photos courtesy of
Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation
T
wenty years ago, a few enthusiastic dreamers believed our
region needed a botanical garden. Today that dream is well
on its way to fulfillment. While most botanical gardens are
publicly funded or donated in a mature state to a botanical foun-
dation or educational institution, the Humboldt Botanical Garden
(HBG) is a grassroots garden grown through the generosity of our
local community. Designed by renowned landscape architect, Ron
Lutsko, the HBG is the only botanical garden in Humboldt, Del Norte
and Trinity counties.
The HBG is a place where families of all ages can relax and ex-
perience the wonders of nature. It is a work in progress on 44.5
acres with five major gardens and many trails completed. HBG is
a safe place to explore and learn in an atmosphere where plants,
nature and the environment can truly come alive. Besides their
beauty, botanical gardens play a complex role and require more
vigilance to maintain than the typical ornamental display garden. A
botanical garden is a living museum typified by strict adherence to
professional horticultural and ethical codes.
The first completed garden to greet you as you enter HBG is the
Dedekam Ornamental Terrace Garden. It is a showcase garden de-
signed using a rainbow spectrum of colors moving from the bright
reds to the cool blues and whites. The garden changes with the
seasons using colorful perennials and shrubs to welcome visitors.
Flanking the Ornamental Terrace Garden are a rose and a heather
garden which mirror the rainbow effect of the main garden.
The Lost Coast Brewery Native Plant Garden provides visitors
with examples of how native plants can be aesthetically integrat-
ed and used to conserve resources as well as provide a beautiful
landscape. The native plant garden consists of grasses, iris, shrubs
and trees native to our region prior to October 12, 1492. The plants
emphasize the Humboldt County region, but include plants in the
range of the Rogue River in Oregon to the north shore of San Fran-
cisco Bay. Information about all plants in the garden is documented,
but the native plantings also include the
ethnobotany of many local plants.
While the Lost Coast Brewery Native
Plant Garden shows how native plants can
be used in a landscape, the Wildberries Nat-
ural Riparian Area features the use of native
plants in a coastal riparian wetland with a
perennial stream running through it. Resto-
ration of this area is an ongoing challenge
to remove invasive plants and enhance the
natural attributes of a riparian area. Willows,
flowering currants (Ribes sanguneum), red
alders and other natives reflect the natural
diversity of our region. As you explore the
garden, you can imagine what our area was
like hundreds of years ago.
Named after Larry Moss, one of the
original visionaries behind the HBG, the
Moss Family Temperate Woodland Garden features a range of plants
from the temperate zones of our planet. With mild temperatures,
wet winters and cool, dry summers, many plants flourish here that
cannot thrive in most parts of the world. In the Moss Family Temper-
ate Woodland Garden you will find many rhododendrons including
examples from the Maddeniis family which are considered “ten-
der” rhododendrons. Other plants found here are Himalayan blue
poppy, magnolias, dogwoods, trilliums and a dove tree. The Wollemi
Pine (Wollemia nobilis) resides in the Temperate Woodland Garden.
Once thought to be extinct until its discovery in 1994 in Sydney
Australia’s Blue mountains, the Wollemi Pine is one of the oldest
and rarest of trees in existence.
The All Happy Now living sculpture
Peter Santino’s All Happy Now sculpture is featured at the south-
ern end of the garden. A 100 foot diameter earth and grass ziggurat
composed of two slowly rising and expanding spiral ramps, All Hap-
py Now is intended to be walked on in the manner of the medita-
tion labyrinths found in churches and cathedrals. A living sculpture,
All Happy Now is a hands on art piece for all ages to enjoy.
Whether you just need a break from a hectic day, want to pic-
nic with your family or need a safe place to hike, the HBG is a must
destination. It is also a great place to get information on plants that
grow in our climate and inspire you with new ideas to take home
to your own yard.
The Garden is located next to College of the Redwoods just
south of Eureka. Take the north College of the Redwoods entrance
and you will see signs leading you to the HBG.
The Humboldt Botanical Garden is a member of the American
Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program. It is open ev-
ery Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and during the week by
appointment. The garden is ADA compliant and an electric car is
available for tours. Admission is $5 for nonmembers over the age of
12. Members and children are free. Call (707) 442-5139 or visit the
web: www.hbgf.org
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Venues
Winco Foods
* All area codes are (707) unless noted.
Information and venues are subject to
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Staples Office 212 F St. • 444-2936
American Indian Art and
Supply Gift Shop No Barking Any Time, 426 F St. between 4th and 5th
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photo by Doug Noble
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Amigas Burritos Arkley Center for the Avalon
Cosmo Prof 317 Fifth St. • 443-3373 Performing Arts Third & G Sts. • 445-0500
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402 Second St. • 445-1344
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Discovery Museum
Third and F Sts. • 443-9694

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Empire Squared Antiques Experience Historic
47 W. Third St. • 445-9050
www.empiresquared.com
Art Galleries
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Eskra Insurance
622 Second St. • 444-8080
Automotive
Bakeries
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426 Second St. • 444-9593 Beauty Salons / Spas
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www.eurekatheater.org Coffee Houses
Eureka Old Glass House
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707.442.5656 • 717 3rd Street • Eureka
Delis
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604 F St. • 442-5120 Gift Shops
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Lodging
Graystone Jewelers Music Sat 10-5pm
First and E Sts. • 442-1232
Restaurants
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Second Hand Shops A TO I STREETS • WATERFRONT TO EIGHTH
Has Beans Shoes
738 Second St. • 442-1535
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Architecture
Healthsport by the Bay (707)
616 Second •St.
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 Linda Wise:
just off Fifth Street. She worked on the piece for months. The horse
helped her work through her father’s death and the emotions that
came with it. “Art is healing. The piece just kept getting bigger and
bigger,” stated Wise. Ultimately, the piece needed a name. As luck

Redefining
would have it, she found a Breyer horse toy in the trash. The pack-
age containing the toy featured the horse’s name and history. That
particular horse figure was named Bucephalus, after Alexander the

the Art
Great’s horse. The name fit perfectly.
Wise grew up in an artistic family. Her father was an architect
by profession and an excellent charcoalist and watercolorist. Her
mother is an art collector. Both parents fostered her and her sister’s

of Reuse artistic talents from an early age. The family spent many summers
in Mendocino enjoying the abundant art community.
Wise started working in clay with master potter, Sasha Mc-
Coffkin of the Mendocino Art Center, later studying oil painting at
by Mary Smith Lafayette Forge in Contra Costa County. She also worked for UC
Berkeley and it was there that she started taking environmentally
based classes. Wise moved to Humboldt County in the early 1990’s
photo by Mary Smith
to continue her education at Humboldt State University. She re-
ceived her degree in fisheries with a master’s in wastewater man-

I
t has been said, “One person’s trash is another person’s trea-
sure”. This certainly holds true for artist, Linda Wise. She works
at Recology Humboldt County providing waste management
for the city of Eureka. According to Wise, “It takes a creative mind to
work with waste. I can’t look at this stuff without wanting to make
something out of it.”
Best known locally for her sculptures made out of reused
materials, including: tools, garbage truck parts and garbage bins.
Wise donates, on average four pieces of art annually to the local
community. Her most public sculpture in Eureka is “Bucephalus,”
the dynamic horse sculpture located on the north-end of Eureka,
agement. Working as a regulator and environmental health special-
ist led to a job in waste management.
Wise is a member of Eureka Main Street’s Public Art Commit-
tee. The committee worked with the Eureka Arts and Culture Com-
mission and the City of Eureka to feature rotating artists and their
sculpture at the “C” Street Market Square, a newly opened exten-
sion of Eureka’s beautiful boardwalk. Wise hopes that neighbors
and city governments throughout the area take notice and realize
how important the arts are in our communities.
Future plans for Linda Wise include continued work on her
sculptures and a group show in Gualala in September, 2011 with

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local artists: Stock and Rachel Schlueter, Jim McVicker, Terry Oats,
Kathy O’Leary, Peter Zambas, Regina Case and John King. Linda is
also included in an article about Eureka’s art scene in the February
2011 issue of Sunset magazine.
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Multicultural Hot spot
for Eclectic Art
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tep into Los Bagels Bakery and Café on Second Street in Old
Town Eureka, and experience one of the great landmarks on
the North Coast. Los Bagels is the multicultural hot spot for
the region. Even before you taste the food, your eyes will feast on
the eclectic mix of artwork adorning the walls. The Truchas Gal-
lery is located within the café. The name “Truchas” comes from the
Spanish word “trout.” The Gallery was named not only for Los Ba-
gels founder Dennis Rael’s fondness for fishing, but for the town
of Truchas, New Mexico.
Rael’s family has roots in
this beautiful region of the
Southwest, long before his
grandparents migrated
west to California.
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lection of the region’s best
artists, the exposed brick
wall leaves plenty of room
for large works and three
dimensional displays. The
other walls house a perma-
nent collection, featuring a
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left) created by children at
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Martin Luther King Jr., and capture the true multicultural essence
of Los Bagels.
Quietly hung out of harm’s way are two rare giclee prints by
Robert Cassila. Cassila illustrated the bestselling children’s book,
“Jalapeno Bagels” by Natasha Wing. This book is based on Los Bagels
and founder Dennis Rael. Rael grew up with a Jewish mother and
a Latino father, celebrating customs from both sides of his family.
His multicultural upbringing in southern California inspired Rael to
start Los Bagels over 26 years ago. Natasha Wing’s story is based on
a boy named Pablo who can’t decide what to bring to school for
“International Day.” This book has been a best seller in children’s lit-
erature, and is currently required reading for many second graders
across America. Signed copies of the book are available in the café.
Depending on the season, the café may be adorned with a Day
of the Dead ofrenda, a collection of Judaica from around the world,
or even handmade tin hearts from Oaxaca, Mexico. The menu at
Los Bagels is as diverse as the collection of artwork. Featuring the
tastes of Mexico combined with traditional Jewish fare, Los Bagels
offers boiled then baked bagels, along with a great selection of
toppings, including smoked turkey, lox, hummus and a wide variety
of spreads. In the pastry case find handmade croissants, rugalah,
challah and a selection of muffins and cookies that is sure to please.
Serving fresh seasonal local produce, gourmet coffee and espresso,
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and family friendly.
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T
he residents of the second largest city in Humboldt County Humboldt State University also houses CenterArts, bringing
fully appreciate the quality of life this college town offers notable musical and cultural entertainment to the North Coast,
them. Arcata has it all—fresh roasted organic coffees, his- with world class performances in all genres of theater, arts and
toric architecture, a Saturday Farmers’ Market on the town square, music. For tickets, call (707) 826-3928. To view the complete 2011
cooperative galleries and studios, eclectic restaurants and the en- schedule, visit: centerarts.humboldt.edu
ergy of Humboldt State University’s multi-cultural students. Arcata
is also home to hundreds of artists all contributing to the quintes-
sential art experience—even the city’s trash cans are works of art.
The Arcata Plaza, located in the center of town, serves as a
venue for many of the city’s annual events, including Arcata Main
Street’s Concerts on the Plaza, Pastels on the Plaza, the Farmers’
Market, the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival, Godwit Days, the Humboldt
International Short Film Festival, the “glorious” Kinetic Sculpture
Race and the North Country Fair. (For more events, see our listing of
fairs and festivals on pages 42-43.)
For those interested in the more cerebral side of the arts, Hum-
boldt State University offers not only a quality education, but qual-
ity art. Galleries at HSU generate exhibitions from students and the
faculty department as well as host international artworks. The The-
atre Arts department hosts many dance and theater productions
as well as the Humboldt International Short Film Festival. The Music
Department continuously schedules recitals and performances. The
community is invited to enjoy HSU arts performances, and updated
schedules can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

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Two Birds One Branch, by Erin Slattery
* All area codes (707) are unless noted.
Information subject to change
All Seasons Orchestra
D Street Neighborhood Center
14th & D Sts., Arcata 95521
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
443-2626
A Community orchestra open to all
ages and orchestral instruments.
The group plays a mixture of
popular and classical pieces.
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Arcata Artisans
883 H St., Arcata 95521 • 825-9133
www.arcataartisans.com
Cooperative gallery of over 30 local
artists, featuring fine art, fine
crafts and gifts.
Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir
P.O. Box 171, Arcata 95518
822-4444 • halimah@earthlink.net
www.arcatainterfaithgospel
choir.com
A 70 member choir of local gospel
vocalists inspired by the Oakland
Interfaith Gospel Choir, who have
performed for 19 years throughout
Humboldt County and beyond.
Arcata Main Street
791 Eighth St., Suite 14
Arcata 95521 • 822-4500
www.arcatamainstreet.com
In service to the community since
1987 to restore, maintain and
build a clean, safe and diverse
downtown; hosts Arts! Arcata on
the second Friday of each month.
Arts in the Afternoon
736 F St., Arcata 95521 • 825-2028
www.cityofarcata.org/rec
After-school arts program for teens
offering a variety of media.
CenterArts
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst St., Arcata 95521
826-4411, Tickets: 826-3928
www.humboldt.edu/centerarts
CenterArts offers a wide range
of music, dance, theater and
performance art, educational
opportunities for children and
a commitment to supporting
culturally diverse creative work.
David Rawlings Machine at CenterArts, photo by John Chapman,
courtesy of HSU CenterArts, www.humboldt.edu/centerarts
2011 CenterArts Performances
(winter-spring)
Flying Karamazov Brothers
In 4Play
Thurs., Jan. 13 • 7:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Masters of the Acoustic Guitar:
Johnson, McKee & D
Wed., Jan. 19 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
State Symphony Orchestra
of Russia
Sun., Jan. 23 • 3:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Mark Morris Dance Group
Sun., Jan. 30 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Kodo
Tues., Feb. 1 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Tommy Emmanuel
Tues., Feb. 8 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Frank Warren of PostSecret
Fri., Feb. 11 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Chris Smither
Fri., Feb. 25 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Spamalot
Tues., March 1 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
The Fire Arts Center and
Fire Arts Foundry
520 South G St., Arcata 95521
826-1445 • www.fireartsarcata.
com
Fire Arts Gallery open daily. Offers
studio membership and classes in
ceramics and fused glass, including
wheelthrowing, handbuilding,
tile making, sculpting, and also
lampworking workshops.
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Bale Folclorico Da Bahia
Thurs., March 3 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats
Sun., March 13 • 7:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Elizabeth Gilbert
Thurs., March 17 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Acoustic Africa: Koite, Mtukudzi
& Bocoum
Tues., March 22 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Juilliard String Quartet
Wed., March 30 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer,
Zakir Hussain
Tues., April 12 • 8:00 p.m.
Kate Buchanan Room
Maceo Parker
Wed., April 20 • 8:00 p.m.
Kate Buchanan Room
Masters of the Steel Drum featuring
Clifford Alexis
Sat., April 30 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
David Grisman Bluegrass Experience
Sun., May 8 • 8:00 p.m.
Van Duzer Theatre
Humboldt Brews
Exploring
the Art of Beer
and Food Pairing
by Anthony Welch

H
umboldt Brews in Arcata is now offering a
beer and food pairing event once a month to
highlight the many ways of combining great
food and unique microbrews. The events will feature
live music, raffles, and a buffet in which flights of beer
will be offered individually with food combinations to
explore the many nuances of beer and food pairing.
While wine has traditionally been thought of as the
quintessential beverage for pairing with food, beer is quickly gain- depends on individual palettes. Prohibitions like the no-fish-with-
ing an appreciation of its own. Beer, mainly made from water, malted red-wine rule do not exist when pairing with beer. The main thing
barley, yeast and hops possesses a wide range of flavors, aromas and to remember is what are referred to as the three Cs—compliment,
textures. This, along with added spices, nuts, chocolate, fruits and contrast and cleanse.
vegetables within the brewing process may make beer even more Compliment – Beer complements food when its flavor profile
food friendly than wine. matches up with certain flavors in food. Delicate dishes work best
In coming up with the idea for these food and beer pairing with delicate beers, and strongly flavored foods work best with
events, Humboldt Brews owner Andy Ardell said, “Most people only assertive beers. For example the chocolate and coffee flavors of a
think of wine when you talk about food pairing. But beer has be- stout draw out similar flavors in a chocolate dessert.
come much more popular recently and these beer and food pair- Contrast – Contrasting a beer’s flavors against a dish can be
ing events are our attempt to try and educate the public about the equally satisfying and often more memorable. This occurs when the
many ways to combine and enjoy quality beer with good food.” differences in flavors between the beer and the food are accentu-
Humboldt County is fortunate enough to have some of the best ated. Often, this means pairing a light, subtle beer with an assertive,
microbreweries and most delicious local food in the country. Our spicey type of food.
award-winning breweries put out some of the most eclectic and Cleanse – Most beers work well at cleansing the palate because
tasty brews in the nation. In fact, Mad River Brewery in Blue Lake they are carbonated. They are able to slice through the heat of spicy
took home the Small Brewing Company Brewer of the Year award foods and similarly cleanse the palate of rich or heavy foods.
from the 2010 Great American Beer Festival. To find out more about the upcoming pairing events at Hum-
“Compared to other regions, Humboldt offers a variety in beer boldt Brews call (707) 826-2739 or visit their website:
that you just do not see very often,” according to Colin Garon, bar- www. humboldtbrews.com
tender at Humboldt Brews. “There is so much variation within each Humboldt County Breweries:
brew house that you could drink only local beers and not feel like Eel River Brewery, Fortuna, www.eelriverbrewing.com
you are drinking the same beer twice.” Lost Coast Brewery, Eureka, www.lostcoast.com
With nearly 40 different beers produced by the five local brew- Mad River Brewing Co., Blue Lake, www.madriverbrewing.com
eries; Eel River, Lost Coast, Mad River, Redwood Curtain and Six Riv- Redwood Curtain Brewing, Arcata, www.redwoodcurtainbrewing.com
ers (see list), there is a lot of good award-winning beer to choose Six Rivers Brewery, McKinleyville, www.sixriversbrewery.com
from. This combined with food from any of the many farmers and
artisan food producers we have in Humboldt is a definite recipe for
enjoyment. Items such as produce from Warren Creek Farms, cheese
from Cyprus Grove Chevre, beef from Humboldt Grassfed Beef,
breads from Brio and the Northcoast Bakery, and chocolate from
Venlo Chocolates, all make for interesting pairing opportunities.
In the book The Brewmaster’s Table, Garrett Oliver says, “No
matter how complex or refined the dish, whether its foie gras or a
simple sausage, there is a terrific beer out there that will provide a
perfect accompaniment. If you love food, but you know only wine,
then your trying to write a symphony using only half the notes and
half the orchestra.”
The art of beer and food pairing is to basically take the charac-
ter of the food (sweet, bitter, spicy, etc.) and either compliment or
contrast it with a beer’s flavor profile. The key is to experiment in
order to find what works.
Beer has a wide diversity of styles and flavors offering great ver-
satility when it comes to pairing. As with wine pairing, a lot really
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Arcata Art Organizations
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Humboldt Folk Dancers
Arcata Presbyterian Church
11th and G Sts., Arcata 95521
822-8045
www.humboldtfolkdancers.org
Offering weekly international folk
dancing instruction and request
dancing, and monthly dance
parties with live music.
Humboldt Folklife Society
P.O. Box 1061, Arcata 95518
822-5394
www.humboldtfolklife.org
Promotes traditional music and
dance; bimonthly newsletter. See
website for performances.
Humboldt Glassblowers
815 9th St., Arcata 95521
822-7420
Largest selection of local glass art.
Humboldt Light Opera Co.
1482 Buttermilk Ln., Arcata 95521
445-4310 • www.hloc.org
More than 100 major productions
produced since 1973. Company
program, HLO/KidCo, for youth
musical theater presentation.
Humboldt Music Academy
Humboldt State University,
1 Harpst St., Arcata 95521
826-3411
www.humboldt.edu/hma
Music instruction and performance
ensembles for students 2 to 18.
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Humboldt State University
1 Harpst St., Arcata 95521
www.humboldt.edu
Art Department, 826-3624
Dept. of Theater, Film and
Dance, 826-3566
Music Dept., 826-3531
concert line, 826-5436
Produces over 90 concerts each year.
• Reese Bullen Gallery
826-5814
Located within HSU Art Building,
sponsors exhibitions of works by
professional artists related to HSU
areas of instruction, selections from
permanent collection and annual
exhibition of student art.
Multipyramids, by Brian Woida
• Student Access Gallery
826-4149
Student-run exhibits in three
campus locations: Foyer Gallery,
Karshner Lounge, Student
Business Service Building, 1st floor.
• HSU Sculpture Garden
9th St., Arcata 95521
between H & I St., behind
Humboldt Glassblowers
Rotating sculpture exhibits.
• Native American Arts Gallery
826-5814
Highlights work of contemporary
and traditional Native American
artists, located on HSU campus
in Behavioral & Social Sciences
Building.
by Chris Hichcock
Humboldt Capoeira Academy
550 S. G St. #31, Arcata 95521
498-6155
www.humboldtcapoeira.com
Brazilian Martial Arts and Dance,
in association with the Brazilian
Cultural Arts Center and The Ink
People. Children & adults.
KHSU 90.5 FM Arcata
Diverse Public Radio/
KHSR 91.9 FM
Crescent City-Brookings
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst St., Arcata 95521
Office, 826-4807
www.khsu.org
Studio, 826-4805, 800-640-5911
Mix of local and national
news, information and music
programming.
Meridian Fine Art
by appointment, 826-7184
www.meridianfineart.net
Specializing in creative,
collaborative printing services
for publishing limited edition
reproductions, original prints
and photography. Our 11 years
of service has focused on the
discerning needs of fine artists and
photographers.
New World Ballet
824 L St., P.O. Box 4831
Arcata 95518 • 822-4947
www.humboldtdance.org
Classes for all ages and levels in
Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, Hip
Hop, Creative Movement.
No Limits Tap & Jazz
1093 10th St., Arcata 95521
852-0922
www.nolimitstapandjazz.com
Emphasizing technical perfection
and fun in a positive environment.
Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop and DanceFit,
an exercise class for adults.
Redwood Raks
World Dance Studio
824 L St., Arcata 95521
Old Creamery Building
616-6876
www.redwoodraks.com
Classes, performance / event space.
All area codes are (707) unless noted.
Information is subject to change.
Sequoia Chamber Music
Workshop
HSU Music Dept., 1 Harpst St.
Arcata 95521 • (415) 938-7839
mail: 2523 46th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
www.sequoiachambermusic.org
Study and performance of
instrumental chamber music on
the HSU campus for students ages
12-20. Two one-week sessions,
June 12-18 and 19-25, 2011.
At Needlepoint, by Annie Sheppard
Upstairs Art Gallery
1063 G St., Arcata 95521(inside
Umpqua Bank) • 826-9636 ext.102
www.meridianfineart.net/exhibits
Fine art gallery featuring Humboldt
County art and photography.
Ya Habibi Dance Company
P.O. Box 1086, Arcata 95518
616-6876
www.shoshannaland.com
Middle Eastern Dance group
directed by Shoshanna.
BAYSIDE
Humboldt Area Foundation
373 Indianola Rd., Bayside 95524
442-2993
www.hafoundation.org
Grant opportunities available
Sept. 1 and due Nov. 1 of every year.
More than $40,000 granted out
every fall to the Arts community of
the North Coast.
The Upper Studio
2212 Jacoby Creek Rd.,
Bayside 95524
826-7416 or 633-4303
Pre-professional program.
Offering classes in Ballet and
Modern for ages 8 and up, as well
as Pilates, Hip Hop and Jazz.
 Arts! Arcata
On the second Friday of each month, All area codes
are (707) unless noted.
businesses stay open late for Arts! Arcata, Information and venues
featuring local artists working in nearly every are subject to change;
conceivable media. For an updated listing, visit:
www.artsarcata.com
*These venues are open only during regular business hours.

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AMPT Skate Shop
1040 H St. • 822-9500
Arcata Artisans
883 H St. • 825-9133
www.arcataartisans.com
Arcata City Hall*
736 F St. • 822-5951
www.cityofarcata.org
Arcata Exchange
813 H St. • 822-0312
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Arcata Main Street  Jambalaya Restaurant
853 H St. • 822-1231
Outdoor Store
737 G St. • 822-0321
www.outdoor-store.com
Plaza Design
808 G St. • 822-7732
www.plazad.com
Rebellion Tattoo Piercing
Gallery
145 G St. • 822-1002
Redwood Curtain
Brewing Company
Divine Coyote, by Allison Reed
550 South G St. # 6
826-7222
www.redwoodcurtainbrewing.com
Robert Goodman Winery Upstairs Art Gallery
Humboldt Arts Project 937 10th St. • 826-9463 1063 G St. • 826-7184
Ironside Metal Works www.robertgoodmanwines.com www.meridianfineart.net
900 9th St. • 667- 5333
Soul to Soul Spa US Bank*
www.humboldtartsproject.com
854 10th St. • 822-7685 953 G St. • 822-7031
Humboldt Outfitters www.soultosoulspa.com www.usbank.com
860 G St. • 822-5332
www.humboldtoutfitters.com
Hunter Plaid Gallery and
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Blue Lake, Willow Creek, Hoopa
Deer Lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, photo by Sam Camp, www.campphoto.com
A
long the banks of the wild and scenic Trinity River sits Wil-
low Creek, a delightful place to stop for a cup of coffee and
plan an expedition into Bigfoot territory. The Willow Creek
China Flat Museum houses an interesting collection of historical
artifacts from the community and surrounding area, but may be
best known for its fun collection of material relating to the Bigfoot
legend. An excursion dedicated to the arts and culture of the North
Coast cannot be considered complete without the inclusion of art
created by Native American tribes of the region. The Hoopa Tribal
Museum on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation is dedicated to
preserving and sharing the rich cultural history and artistic prac-
tices of Native Americans of Northern California.
Willow Creek’s Studio 299 Center for the Arts is a non-profit
community organization devoted to the promotion and develop-
ment of the arts in the Klamath and Trinity communities of North-
ern California. Studio 299 offers artists a place to gather, and a way
to give back to the community with such events as the Taste of
Willow Creek, Christmas Craft Gallery and the Willow Creek Farm-
ers’ Market. The organization provides support for a wide variety of
local artists, and is a sustaining resource for the community and the
arts on the 299 corridor of Humboldt and Trinity Counties.
Other Trinity County artist organizations include the Artist Re-
For more information about the arts along Hwy 299, visit:
Trinity Arts Council at www.tcarts.com
Studio 299 at studio299.tripod.com
Highland Art Center at www.highlandartcenter.org
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source Center, Rural Arts Guild and Gallery and Our Town Crafters
and Artist Association in Hayfork; along with the Highland Art Cen-
ter and Trinity County Arts Council in Weaverville. Theater arts in
Trinity include the Brewery Barn Theater, Curtains Up Ensemble, the
Mountain Actors Workshop, Redbud Theater in Willow Creek, the
Trinity Players and the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center.
T
he tiny former logging town of Blue Lake rests near the banks
of the Mad River off Highway 299 as it heads east. Blue Lake
is home to a surprising number of artists, musicians, writers
and actors. At the heart and center of its art community is Dell’Arte
International, a world-famous school of physical theatre. While
Dell’Arte features performances at various venues throughout the
year, the summer Mad River Festival is the highlight of the season.
This month-long extravaganza brings performers and audiences
together for theatre, stories, clowning and music. It culminates with
The Blue Lake Pageant where dancers, musicians and masked
participants take to the streets accompanied by gigantic puppets.
Also in Blue Lake, a vibrant music scene takes an energetic dance-
step back into tradition thanks to the Humboldt Folklife Society,
whose mission is to teach, celebrate and encourage participation in
traditional and folk arts. Young musicians are finding an artistic outlet
and connection to tradition by performing old-time and bluegrass
music, mixing new energy with the old. Humboldt Folklife Society
not only offers an ongoing calendar of events, but opportunities for
musicians to gather for jam sessions, songwriting circles and evening
sing-a-longs. During the summer, the Humboldt Folklife Society
hosts a week-long Folklife Festival. For more information, visit
www.humboldtfolklife.org
 2011
Performance
Calendar
www.dellarte.com

For more information, call (707) 668-5663.

courtesy of Dell’Arte
Commedia Dell’Arte Blue Lake School Shows Rural Residencies: Theatre of Place from “around the world and down
February 3 - 5 March 24 - 25 June 9 - 10 the block” for performances of
Carlo Theatre Carlo Theatre Communities TBA theatre, music, comedy, storytelling,
Created and performed by Dell’Arte’s Performed by Blue Lake School Dell’Arte PTP students take up clown, puppetry and more.
First Year students. 8th graders. 10 day residencies in outlying
communities to create a piece of Lifetime Achievement Award
Directed by Lydia Foreman.
Adaptions theatre inspired by place. June 25
February 17 - 20 Tragedy Dell’Arte Amphitheatre and Carlo
Carlo Theatre April 21 - 24 Mad River Festival 2011 Theatre
Created and performed by Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre June 23 - July 23
Second Year MFA students. Dell’Arte Amphitheatre and Humboldt Folklife Festival
Performed by Dell’Arte’s Second Year
Carlo Theatre July 18 - July 23
MFA students.
The Dell’Arte Company Cabaret Since 1991, the Dell’Arte Mad River Dell’Arte Amphitheatre and Carlo
February 25 - 27 Clown Festival has brought together Theatre, around Blue Lake and
Carlo Theatre April 28 – 30 performers and audience members Arcata.
Artists, faculty and staff of Dell’Arte Carlo Theatre
entertain you with an evening of Created and performed by Dell’Arte’s
music, comedy, dance and a preview First Year students.
of summer festival treats.
Thesis Festival
Community Based Arts (CBA) May 12 - 15 & May 19 - 22
Projects Carlo Theatre
March 8 - 12 Created, performed and directed by
Dell’Arte Coordinator Zuzka Sabata Dell’Arte’s MFA Third Year students.
Various locations TBA.
The Finals
Melodrama May 26 - 28
March 17 - 19 Carlo Theatre
Carlo Theatre Created and performed by Dell’Arte’s
Created and performed by Dell’Arte’s First Year students.
First Year students.
Storytelling
Dell’Arte Company with the June 2 - 5
Magnificat Baroque Ensemble in Carlo Theatre
L’AMFIPARNASO Created and performed by Dell’Arte’s
March 18 Second Year MFA students.
St. Patrick’s Seminary Menlo Park

courtesy of Dell’Arte

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Northern Humboldt County
McKinleyville, Westhaven, Trinidad

photo by Laura Michels

T
he ocean and waterways influence the beauty of northern
Humboldt County. McKinleyville is a beautiful, growing
community bordered by the rugged Pacific Coast, nestled
between the Mad and Little Rivers, and filled with streams and
creeks. It is home to the Azalea State Reserve, a 30-acre wilderness
preserve filled with fragrant pink and white blossomed, wild azaleas
in April and May. Nearby Clam Beach is known for beachcombing,
fishing and horseback riding. The famous Hammond Coastal Trail
presents stunning panoramic views of the coastline. Its art influ-

supports ences stem from a large Native American community, its days as a
western pioneer town and from its beautiful natural surroundings.
North of McKinleyville is the tiny community of Westhaven,
featuring the Westhaven Center for the Arts. The center features

humboldt new exhibits and artists’ receptions each month, concerts and dra-
ma events, workshops and classes, many children’s activities, poetry
readings, puppet shows, holiday events and other art exhibits.
Just past Westhaven is the seaside village of Trinidad. It boasts
county a population of nearly 400 and is one of the most picturesque com-
munities on the North Coast. Trinidad, with its small but dramatic
bay and coastline, is known for its traditional fishing fleet, quaint
ocean-side cottages and lovely Bed and Breakfast inns. Feast on
artists and fresh local seafood at one of Trindad’s fine food restaurants, and
venture into one
of several galleries
highlighting works
artisans that star the natural
beauty of the area.
Trinidad has inspired
the work of many
well-known local and
visiting artists.
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Emphasizing technical perfection
and fun in a positive environment.
Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop, and DanceFit, an
exercise class for adults.
Trinity Ballet Academy
1981 Central Ave.
McKinleyville 95519 • 839-1816
A full ballet curriculum for ages
3 to adult. Also, break-dancing.
TRINIDAD
Ethnic Music for Kids & Sahaja
160 Moonstone Cross
Trinidad 95570 • 677-1923
Combined presentation and
workshop program, using over
50 instruments from around
the world. Promoting the use of
ancient cultures’ instruments.
I.C. Fine Arts Institute
P.O. Box 777, Trinidad 95570
496-6000 • www.icfineartsin.org
Worldwide publication, arts study.
A new perception: development
and deployment of data, combining
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fine arts and nature. Uplifting
human perception through the
latest scientific and classic fine arts
and study.
North Coast Storytellers
P.O. Box 517, Trinidad 95570
677-3840 • www.inkpeople.org
Produces “Storytelling Festival by the
Sea” each summer in Trinidad. Meets
first Wednesday evening of each
month, please call for locations. Gold Phoenixcurly, by Allison Reed
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490 Trinity St., PO Box 1233 McKinleyville Arts Night
Trinidad 95570 • 677-0716 McKinleyville Art Night is the third Friday of each month, from
Rotating exhibits by local artists.
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy the community’s celebration of local art and
artists for music, food and fun. Art Night is open for all McKinleyville
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Blake’s Books
2005 Central Ave.
Central Smoke Shop
1181 Central Ave.
Curves
Miller Business Park
Eco-threadz
Miller Business Park
Spiral Flower Mandala,
Hollrigel & Associates
by Andrew Daniel
1969 Central Ave.
WESTHAVEN
Knitter’s Lane
Westhaven Center for the Arts Hunter, by Jeremiah Benton
1225 Central Ave., #14
501 S. Westhaven Dr. S
Trinidad 95570 • 677-9493 Mantova’s Two Street Music North Coast Gallery
www.westhavenarts.org 2019 Central Ave. McKinleyville Shopping Center
Rotating art exhibits, workshops and McKinleyville Central Market Pathways Trading Company
classes in a variety of mediums, healing 1977 Central Ave. 1183 Central Ave.
arts and spoken word, community Mirador Glass Plaza Design
concerts. Miller Business Park McKinleyville Shopping Center
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T
he small towns and villages of the Eel River Valley provide
first-class theater and music, antique and collectibles shops,
arts cooperatives, charming accommodations, award-
winning restaurants and an abundance of local festivals.
The infamous Kinetic Grand Championship ends its three three-
day trek in the Victorian Village of Ferndale with people-powered
sculptures limping down Main Street. Other events hosted in Fern-
dale are Hospitality Night, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Foggy Bottoms
Run/Walk, 4th of July and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and others.
Fortuna offers the annual Fortuna Rodeo Week festivities, Redwood
AutoXPo, Hops in Humboldt, Art & Wine in the Park, Apple Harvest
Festival and Fortuna Civil War Days.
Rio Dell hosts Wildwood Days representing its heritage with

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Loleta Cheese Factory. Bring a picnic lunch, enjoy their lovely gar-
den and sample their award-winning cheeses. Tour Scotia’s historic
logging museum and the Fisheries Exhibit, featuring Humboldt
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580 Main Street at Shaw Ave., Ferndale 786-9634 • www.ferndaleartgallery.com
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ferndale Arts is a cooperative art gallery featuring
OPEn DAily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. the work of 20 local artists. Original work includes: paintings, photography,
786-9634 • www.ferndaleartgallery.com quilting, needlecraft, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry and greeting cards.
Ferndale Community Choir
P.O. Box 67, Ferndale 95536 • www.ferndalechoir.com • b.diehl@suddenlink.net
For 41 years the Ferndale Community Choir has been part of the artistic “Victorian
Village” of Ferndale. Under the direction of Betty Diehl, the 60 voice choir presents
a concert of sacred music in a “Celebration in Song” during the Christmas season
and again in the Spring.
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
447 Main St., P.O. Box 892, Ferndale 95536 • 786-5483
www.ferndale-rep.org • info@ferndale-rep.org
2011 Season: AMADEUS, Feb. 11-27; SOUTH PACIFIC, April 8 - May 1;
THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS, June 10-26; SWEENEY TODD, Aug. 5-28.
SPECIAL EVENT: RepFest, March 19, Join celebrity hosts for a fabulous dinner,
wonderful entertainment, live and silent auctions, and lots of fun while supporting
Ferndale Rep and its programs.
For Friends Of Fine Food FORTUNA
Fortuna Art Council

Relax & Dine at Curley’s!

www.fortunaartcouncil.org • info@fortunaartcouncil.org
OVED __________________________________________________________ Date __________________________
Meetings held every third Monday at 1 p.m. (except December) in Rohner Park
Signature or email approval also authorizes size and annual fee of ad. Recreation Hall. Supports local visual artists, both members and non-members, to
exhibit their work in both the private and public sectors. Displays include Fortuna’s

Delicious Pastas, Steaks & Seafood

orrections ____________________________________________________
Art and Wine in the Park and Apple Harvest Festival, Humboldt County’s North
Date __________________________
Coast Open Studios and businesses throughout Fortuna.
Signature or email approval also authorizes size and annual fee of ad. Fortuna Concert Series
Full Bar • Catering Available 682-6092 • www.fortunaconcertseries.com • fortunaconcert@live.com
reka, CA 95501 • (707) 443-1234 Fax: (707) 443-5309 • ads@101things.com • www.101things.com
Performances at The Monday Club on the corner of Sixth and Main Sts. One of
Come see us in our new location the most unique venues in the area, a warm and inviting building designed with
the express purpose of providing entertainment in a comfortable, yet charming

320 Main Street in setting. Fortuna Concert Series 2011: Eureka Dixieland All-Stars, Jan. 8; Chamber
Players of the Redwoods, Feb. 12; Randy Porter, March 12; Sima Piano Trio, April
9; Trillium, May 14.
Friendly Fortuna SCOTIA

(707) 725-1595
Scotia Band
P.O. Box 3, Scotia 95565 • 599-4872
thescotiaband@yahoo.com • www.scotiaband.org
Humboldt County’s town band. Performs at local festivals year ’round.
Scotia band is a not for profit organization.
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Andy Westfall
Portraits of Life in
Humboldt’s Heartland
by Mary Smith

I
n 1996, fifth generation Humboldter, Andy Westfall began his
quest to compile a photographic and narrative history of Hum-
boldt County’s rich ranching heritage.
The project started out simple enough. Westfall bought a used
book for $10 entitled Historic Ranches of Wyoming. This got him
thinking that nothing like this existed in Humboldt County. The
wheels started turning. Westfall took into consideration the area’s
rich culture, vast landscape and the people that make ranching
here a way of life.
“.... worked and played on ranches all
over the county. And there was not a
pickup cab or kitchen, mountaintop or
meadow where I did not feel welcome. “
— Andy Westfall
Graham Westfall and boys, Henry and Jack, Oil Creek Ranch
Andy and his wife Sandy purchased a ranch in 1989 at Bunker
Hill. This led to their involvement with the Buckeye Conservancy
and the Cattlemen’s Association while learning how to deal with
the many issues of running a ranch.
Westfall, who was an art major in college, began the book’s
process by contacting ranchers for interviews and taking photos.
Several thousand photos were taken by Westfall in the 14-year pe-
riod and 100 interviews were held. One interview led to another.
The close-knit ranching community embraced the endeavor early
on and the Humboldt Heartland project grew. Combined interests
in photography, local history and ranching formed Westfall’s mis-
sion to discover and portray the real people, real lives and real busi-
nesses respectfully, accurately and appropriately.
As the interviews and photographs accumulated, Westfall or-
ganized the material into five categories, which became the struc-
ture for the book, Humboldt Heartland. These include: The Lore, The
Landscape, The Livelihood, The Life
and The Legacy.
In Westfall’s own words: “The
project’s 14 years gave me some
wonderful times and I learned
a great many things. I photo-
graphed, visited with, rode along,
and worked and played on ranches
all over the county. And there was
not a pickup cab or kitchen, moun-
taintop or meadow where I did
not feel welcome. There are two
regrets: that I did not get to some
people in time and that I could not
include every place and not every
person in the book.”
The result is a beautiful 250
page, hardcover book that cap-
tures the life and times of many
Humboldt County ranching fami-
lies, past and present. Humboldt
Heartland is available for $75 plus
tax, postage and handling. To
own a copy, contact Andy West-
fall at (707) 786-4659. For more
information on Humboldt Heart-
land, visit the online website at:
www.humboldtheartland.com
Lane Russ ● Rancher, Elk River

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 Southern Humboldt & Avenue of the Giants
Benbow, Garberville, Redway,
Phillipsville, Miranda, Myers Flat,
Weott, Redcrest, Pepperwood

photo by Steve Hammons

T
he arts along the famed Avenue of the Giants (Old Hwy 101)
are thriving. The majestic towering Redwoods and winding
Eel River make for stunning views, perfect for creative inspi-
ration. The small rural communities in the heart of the redwoods
have gone from being booming mill towns to havens for artists,
musicians and craftsmen. From world music concerts to chainsaw
art, hemp clothing, jewelry making, wine-making, specialty foods
and the many fine arts, these burgs in Southern Humboldt have
made the national map.
To whet the musical appetite, Benbow, Garberville and Redway,
just outside the southern entrance to the Avenue of the Giants,
are famous for several major yearly musical and theatrical events.
Redway is home to the Mateel Community Center, internationally
known for festivals and events. And an historic roadhouse in Phil-
lipsville brings live entertainment to its bustling tavern.
Retail shops, restaurants, roadside vendors and rural galleries
along the Avenue of the Giants sell a variety of local arts and crafts.
At most of the roadside stops along this route you’ll find carvings
hewn from the great redwood trees that make this area so unique.
Miranda, near the southern entrance to the Avenue of the Gi-
ants has a few places to stop to admire and buy unique Redwood
treasures and local art. The peaceful village of Myers Flat has a win-
ery with a wine tasting room nestled in the redwood forest, a cen-
terpiece of the Avenue of the Giants. The whole Avenue journey,
through Weott and Redcrest north to Pepperwood, is eye candy to
the traveler—whether given to us from nature or made from the
hands of artists.
Summer Arts &
Music Festival,
photo by
Agnes Patak
www.mateel.org

Join Us for Dinner!

Join Us for Dinner! Warm Atmosphere
Fine Food
Excellent Wine List
RV and Golf

Open DailyExecutive
for Chef - Kenneth Aldin
Executive Chef
Breakfast - Kenneth Aldin
& Dinner

445 Lake Benbow Dr.

Garberville
707-923-2124
800-355-3301
9 Years www.benbowinn.com
Elegant Dining for All Occasions Wine Director - Delbert Chumley
Elegant Dining for All Occasions Wine Director - Delbert Chumley
®
courtesy of Riverbend Cellars, www.riverbendcellars.com

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 The Mateel Community Center Taste Wine

photo by Agnes Patak, www.mateel.org

Redway, home to the Mateel Community Center, has become

Southern Humboldt’s cultural hub. The Mateel operates as both an
event venue and in-house arts presenter. Internationally known
for festivals such as Reggae on the River, the Summer Arts & Music
Festival and the Humboldt Hills Hoedown, the Mateel Community
Wine Sets The Mood
Center also offers an annual calendar of events which covers a From a casual dinner
wide range of artistic styles and media.
The Mateel offers to the local community a wide variety of with close friends to a
programs, from youth athletics and children’s theater to cooking romantic interlude,
classes and clown workshops. Many of these programs are offered
at no cost or at minimal cost to students and schools. Go to Wine CAN make
www.mateel.org for more
information. the difference.
One of the best sounds
January
4: Mateel Comedy Cabaret is the sound of the
28: Black & Red Ball w/
George Clinton & Parliament/ wine cork from your
Funkadelic favorite varietal.
FEBRUARY
4-6 & 11-13: Mighty Mateel Choose the wine,
Players present Love Your photo by Agnes Patak, www.mateel.org
Mothership
choose the time and
August
18: Mateel Comedy Cabaret Mid August: SoHum Smoke Off BBQ seize the moment.
March Contest & Brew Fest
11: Mateel Comedy Cabaret Experience the flavor,
September
18-20: Random People 2: Mateel Comedy Cabaret enjoy the taste and
Monologues Project 24: 7th annual Humboldt Hills
April Hoedown savor the mood.
1: Mateel Comedy Cabaret 20: Mateel Comedy Cabaret
10: Ani DiFranco October
12: Animal Collective 1-2: Natural Fiber Faire
23: Artists of the Emerald Coast 3: Missoula Children’s Theatre
May auditions
6: Mateel Comedy Cabaret 8: Missoula Children’s Theatre
20-22: South Fork High School performance
drama presentation 29: Halloween Boogie Tasting Everyday 11am - 5pm
June
4/5: 35th annual Summer Arts
& Music Festival (at Benbow Lake
November
11: Hemp Fest Comedy Kick-Off
12: 21st annual Humboldt
Capture the Mood
State Rec Area) Hemp Fest
July 13: Hemp Fest Forum 12990 Avenue of the Giants
16/17: 27th annual Reggae
on the River (at Benbow Lake
December
1-4: Recycled Youth
Myers Flat CA • 707.943.9907
State Rec Area) 10-11: 35th annual Winter Arts Faire www.riverbendcellars.com
30: San Francisco Mime Troupe 16: Mateel Comedy Cabaret

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Wines & Wineries www.HumWines.com

W
elcome to the wineries and vineyards of 2
Humboldt County—a community of artisan Orleans
wineries and vineyards whose passion and
enthusiasm for wine is matched by the quality of their
products. Humboldt is a county of diverse growing and
wine making areas, from the vineyards and wineries
scattered amongst the redwoods of Southern Humboldt
to those winding river and forest canyons of the East
county, and the wineries in the Northern County that feel
the cool breezes of the Pacific Ocean. These diverse regions produce a variety of
grapes ideally matched to the micro-climates and soils of these areas. Most of the
13
vintners are happy to welcome guests and are only open by appointment.
Murray Rd Fieldbrook Rd
Willow
1. Briceland Vineyards (by appt)
(707) 923-2429
13. Moonstone crossing Winery
and tasting rooM 7 Fieldbrook Creek
5959 Briceland Rd, Redway Tasting: Summer Wed-Sun noon-6pm,
Owners: Joe Collins & Maggie Carey Winter Fri-Sun noon-6pm West End Rd 21 24
Wine: Ar, C, PN, Ri, SB, SpW, Sy (707) 845-5492, 529 Trinity St, Trinidad
www.bricelandvineyards.com Owners: Don Bremm & Sharon Hanks 19 5
2. caBot Vineyards (by appt)
Wine: Ba, C, Ca, CBSB, CF, CS, M, PS,
P, Sa, SB, Sy, Z Titlow Hill Salyer
(530) 469-3397 www.moonstonecrossing.com
4 10 18 Road
209 Ferris Ranch Rd, Orleans
Owners: John & Kimberly Cabot 14. MyrtleWood liqUors & John’s cigars
Wine: CS, M, Sy, Z (707) 444-8869 Bayside
www.cabotvineyards.com 1648 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501
Owner: John Baddeley 3 14 15 23
3. carter cellars / enVy Wines Wine Tasting Room - Many Premium Wine
Wine Tasting (12-5pm daily) Selections
(707) 444-8062, 301 L St, Eureka
www.carterhouse.com 15. old groWth cellars
(707) 444-2333, 500 Quail Valley Rd, Eureka
4. cUrtis and daVid Winery (by appt) Owners: Steve Garrett and Jim Pastori
(707) 822-5633, 1800 Q St, Arcata Wine: Z, PS
Owners: Curtis Watkins & David Brown www.oldgrowthcellars.com
Wine: CS, M, Ca, Z
www.curtisanddavid.com 16. PersiMMons garden gallery 8
& Wine tasting 9
5. dogWood estate Winery (by appt) Tasting: noon-8pm Wed-Sat, (707) 923-2748
(530) 629-3750 1055 Redway Dr, Redway
3995 Campbell Ridge Rd, Salyer Owner: Holly Sweet
Owners: Gary & Pam Barker www.persimmonsgardengallery.com Rio Dell 12
Wine: CS, CF, C, PN, M, Sy, P, Z
www.dogwoodestatewinery.com 17. riVerBend cellars Ave of
t 20
Open Daily (707) 943-9907 Redcrest
he
Gi
6. elk Prairie Vineyard (by appt) 12990 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat

an
ts
(707) 943-3498 Owner: Thomas Meagher NOT ALL STREETS SHOWN
11544 Dyerville Loop Rd, Myers Flat Tasting: 11am–5pm seven days a week 11 MAP IS NOT TO SCALE
© 2011 101 THINGS TO DO®
Owners: Alan & Sandra Estrada Tours: Available by appt
Wine: PN, C, CF Wine: CS, M Sy, CBSB, C
www.elkprairievineyard.com www.riverbendcellars.com
6
7. FieldBrook Winery (by appt) 18. roBert goodMan Wines 17
Seasonal Hours, (707) 839-4140 Thur-Sat 2pm-Midnight, Sun-Wed 2-10pm
4241 Fieldbrook Rd, Fieldbrook (707) 826-9463, 937 I St, Arcata
Winery
Myers Flat
Owners: Bob & Judy Hodgson Owner: Robert Goodman 16
Wine: C, SB, CS, PN, Sa, Ba Wine: C, PN, CS, Z Winery &
www.fieldbrookwinery.com www.robertgoodmanwines.com
Tasting Room 1
8. Frog alley cellars 19. rocky’s ridge Vineyard Wine Shop 22
(707) 786-4353 (707) 601-0899
1436 Ambrosini Ln, Ferndale 22522 Hwy 299 / PO Box 898, Blue Lake Wine Shop &
Owners: Francis & Sharon Brazil Owners: Jeff and Marisa St. John
Wine: PN, PS Wine: C, PN, Sy
Tasting Room

9. leVenPence cellars (by appt)

(707) 768-2090
20. rosina Vineyard
(707) 722-4331, 751 Sorenson Rd, Redcrest
Varietals Legend
751 Porcupine Ln Owners: Ed & Rosina Lewis Ag.............. Aglianico CBSB ......... California Bordeaux
PO BOX 201, Carlotta Wines: Pinot Noir Ar .............. Arneis ................... Style Blend
Operated by: Leigh & Larry Nicoll www.rosinavineyard.com Ba .............. Barbera CF .............. Cabernet Franc
Wine: Sy, CS, SB, Z C ................ Chardonnay CL .............. Claret
21. sentinel Winery (by appt)
Ca.............. Carignane CS .............. Cabernet Sauvignon
10. liBation Wine store & Wine Bar (530) 629-2338
Open 7 Days a Week 2263 Patterson Ln, Willow Creek Do.............. Dolcetto
(707) 825-7596 Owners: Bruce & Janet Nelson 24. Winnett Vineyards (by appt)
M ............... Merlot
8th St. on the Plaza in Arcata Wines: PN, RB, Sy, M (530) 629-3478 N ................ Nebbiolo
www.libation.com nelson@sentinelwinery.net 655 Peach Tree Ln, Willow Creek P ................ Port
Owners: David & Sharon Winnett PG.............Pinot Grigio
11. lost coast Vineyards (by appt) 22. Whitethorn Winery Wine: M, CS, SB, C, Ri, R Pi ............... Pinotage
(707) 629-3671 (707) 986-1658 www.winnettvineyards.com PN ............. Pinot Noir
795 Conklin Creek Rd, Petrolia 545 Shelter Cove Rd, Whitethorn
PS .............. Petite Sirah
Owners: Dick Cogswell, Ester A. Saunoras Owner: Tasha McCorkle McKee Non-Member Wineries:
Wine: Ba, C, CS, Do, M, N, PG, Wine: CS, PN, C RB .............. Red Blend
Alta California Winery-Eureka
PN, P, Sy, SB, V Ri ............... Riesling
Bergeron-Trinidad
23. the Wine sPot S................. Semillion
Coates Vineyards-Orleans
12. MonUMent MoUntain Vineyards (707) 476-6236 Heidrun Meadery-Arcata Sa .............. Sangiovese
(707) 764-3752 Tues-Thur 2-10pm, Fri 2pm-Midnight Lluvia Winery-Bayside SB .............. Sauvignon-Fume Blanc
2330 Monument Rd, Rio Dell Sat Noon-Midnight, Sun Noon-5pm Oliviera Winery-Arcata SpW ........... Sparkling Wine
Wine: PN Wine, microbrews – tasting and for sale TriValley-Arcata Sy............... Syrah-Shiraz
www.facebook.com/monumentmountainvineyards 234 “F” St, Old Town, Eureka Violet-Green-Bayside V ................ Viognier
Owner: Kat Combs Vinatura-Bayside Z ................ Zinfandel
Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ® www.101things.com • Humboldt County 15
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 Winery Profiles
Go for a Taste of Humboldt County Wines
H
umboldt County is blessed with great artisan wineries. ROBERT GOODMAN WINES
One of the best ways to learn about the wine they make (707) 826-WINE(9463)
is to visit a winery or tasting room. While many of the win- www.robertgoodmanwines.com
eries are not open every day, a simple phone call will put you in Robert Goodman has been creating wines since
touch with the winemakers and give you the opportunity to visit 1978, and his wines have been commercially
with them face to face. Not only will you get to taste their wines, available since 1997. The winery is located on the
but you will also learn how the wines are made and what they were corner of 10th and I Sts. in downtown Arcata. The
thinking in developing a particular varietal. winery site is located in an ideal coastal climate
which is consistently cool. The grapes come from
RIVERBEND CELLARS
(707) 943-9907
ROBERT different growing regions around California and
are produced by some the most highly regarded
www.riverbendcellars.com
Myers Flat on the Avenue of GOODMAN growers in the world. The Cabernet Sauvignon
grapes comes from Howell Mountain’s Beatty
the Giants is not only known
Ranch and Polaris Vineyards in Napa. The Pinot Noir and Merlot grapes
for majestic redwood trees,
but also for the outstanding are from organically grown Humboldt County grapes. The Chardonnay
wines of Riverbend Cellars. grapes are from the
Surrounded by 30 acres of Sangiacomo Family
estate vineyards and nestled within a 280º bend of the South Fork vineyards in the Carneros
of the Eel River this extraordinary winery provides an exceptional Region of Sonoma County.
opportunity for wine tasting and fine dining. Visitors are invited The Zinfandel grapes come
to sample the award-winning wines at Riverbend Cellars Tasting from the Red Hills region
Room, or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal at the on-site in Lake county. The wines
restaurant The Groves.
are available at restaurants,
Riverbend Cellars’ Tasting
Room is open seven days retail outlets and at the
a week from 11 a.m. to tasting room that is open
5 p.m. It also offers a se- daily in downtown Arcata. courtesy Robert Goodman Wines
lection of specialty foods,
picnic items, local art
and much more. River- Sentinel Winery
bend Cellars is located on (530) 629-2338
the Avenue of the Giants nelson@sentinelwinery.net
in Myers Flat (at the Hwy Sentinel Winery is a family-owned
101 and Myers Flat exit). courtesy Riverbend Cellars winery. The 2-acre Covey Lane Vineyards
and the petite winery are located in
MOONSTONE CROSSING WINERY the magnificent Trinity River valley.
(707) 845-5492 Winemakers Bruce and Janet Nelson use
www.moonstonecrossing.com grapes grown solely on their estate in
Winemakers Sharon Hanks and Don Bremm the Willow Creek Viticulture Area, and all
source only select grapes grown in small vine- wines are estate bottled. The signature
yards in Amador, Lake, Sonoma and Mendo- wines produced by Sentinel Winery are
cino appellations. Grape crushing, fermenta- a lovely Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and the Bigfoot Red blend Pinot Noir,
tion and barrel aging are completed at their Merlot and Syrah). Call for an appointment for a private barrel tasting
winery located 1,000 feet from Moonstone and a chat on the Nelson’s charming front porch or under our pergola.
Beach near the scenic village of Trinidad. The Sentinel Winery, 2263 Patterson Lane, Willow Creek.
wines are hand-crafted in small quantities,
are not fined nor filtered, with only a mini-

95+
mum of sulfites added in the wine making process. Moonstone spe-
cializes in hearty, full-bodied Sangiovese, Barbera, Grenache, Mourve-
dre, Petite Verdot, old vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot, 2007 Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Pinotage, along Coliseum Block

Envy 93+
with Rhone, Bordeaux, and Super-Tuscan blends, Chardonnay, Sau- —Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
vignon Blanc and port.
Wines are available at the Bee Bee’s
winery, local stores, res- Blend 2007
WINES
taurants, and at Moon-
stone Tasting Room, 529
Trinity St., Trinidad. Winter
Carter House Inns &
hours are Fri-Sun noon to Restaurant 301
6 p.m., Mon 5 to 7 p.m. 707.444.8062
or by appointment. Sum- 301 L St., Eureka
mer hours are Wed-Sun, www.CarterHouse.com
noon-6 p.m. courtesy Moonstone Crossing
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Humboldt County Events & Festivals
YEAR-ROUND
Humboldt Roller Derby
Eureka • www.humboldtrollerderby.com

FEBRUARY
Clam Beach Run
Trinidad • 677-1610
www.trinidadtoclambeach.com
Ferndale Firemen’s Games
Ferndale • 786-4477
www.victorianferndale.org

MARCH
A Taste of Main Street
Eureka • 442-9054
www.eurekamainstreet.org
Aleutian Goose Fly-off Weekend
Loleta • 733-5406
www.fws.gov/humboldtbay
Foggy Bottoms Milk Run
Ferndale • 822-1861 • www.6rrc.com Kinetic Grand Championship, photo by Denise Comiskey

Random Peoples Monologue Project
Redway • 923-3368 • www.mateel.org
Redwood Coast Jazz Festival
Eureka • 445-3378 • www.redwoodjazz.org
Spring Egg Hunt
Manila • 445-3309 • www. manilacsd.com
Spring Equinox Celebration
Fortuna • 725-9627
www.lovinghandsinstitute.com
Godwit Days Bird Festival Coming of Age
Arcata • 444-2938 • www.godwitdays.com Redway • 923-3368 • www.mateel.org
HSU Dance Production Ferndale Memorial Day Parade
Arcata • 826-3566 Ferndale • 786-4477 • www.victorianferndale.org
Humboldt International Film Festival Kinetic Grand Championship
Arcata • 826-4113 Arcata-Ferndale • 499-0643
www.humboldt.edu/~filmfest www.kineticgrandchampionship.com
Rhododendron Festival & Parade May Day Celebration
Eureka • 442-3738 • www.eurekachamber.com Eureka • 444-3437 • www.blueoxmill.com
Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration
Ferndale • 786-4477 • www.victorianferndale.org

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

Summer Concert Series
Eureka • 442-9054 • www.eurekamainstreet.org

JUNE
Arcata Bay Oyster Festival
Arcata • 822-4500 • www.oysterfestival.net
Azalea Festival
McKinleyville, 839-2449
www.mckinleyvillechamber.com
Dancing in the Dunes
Manila • 445-3309 • www. manilacsd.com
Dell’Arte Mad River Festival
Blue Lake • 668-5663 • www.dellarte.com
Manila Sand Sculpture Contest
Manila • 444-1397 • www. manilacsd.com
North Coast Open Studios
Arcata • 834-6460
www.northcoastopenstudios.com
Redwood Acres Fair
Eureka • 445-3037 • www.redwoodacres.com
Humboldt County Fair, photo by Shannon Smith Summer Arts and Music Fest
Redway • 923-3368 • www.mateel.org
Spring Seed & Plant Exchange Spring Fever Festival Craft Show Summer Solstice Celebration
Manila • 445-3309 • www. manilacsd.com Eureka • 443-8261 Fortuna • 725-9627
Sustainable Living Arts & Music Fest www.lovinghandsinstitute.com
APRIL
Arcata • 826-3776
10 Minute Play Fest www.humboldt.edu JULY
Arcata • 826-3566 Campfire Storytelling
www.humboldt.edu/theatrefilmanddance MAY Trinidad • 677-3840
Daffodil Dazzle! Avenue of the Giants Marathon www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417
Fortuna • 725-2281 Avenue of the Giants Ferndale 4th of July Celebration
Dolbeer Steam Donkey Days 443-1226 Ferndale • 786-4477
Eureka • 445-6567 Cinco de Mayo Folklorico Fest www.victorianferndale.org
Ferndale Easter Egg Hunt Ferndale • 786-9668 Fortuna Redwood Auto Xpo
Ferndale • 786-4477 • www.victorianferndale.org Fortuna • 725-3916
www.redwoodautoxpo.com
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Fortuna Rodeo SEPTEMBER Trick or Treat Downtown & Old Town
Fortuna • 725-4465 Eureka • 442-9054
Antique & Collectible Street Faire www.eurekamainstreet.org
www.fortunarodeo.com Eureka • 443-4811
Fourth of July Humboldt Bay Festival Trick or Treat On & Around the Plaza
Blues by the Bay Arcata • 442-4500
Eureka • 442-9054 Eureka • 445-3378
www.eurekamainstreet.org www.arcatamainstreet.com
www.redwoodcoastmusicfestivals.org
Fourth of July Jubilee & Fireworks Trick or Treat
Civil War Days - Fortuna Henderson Center, Eureka
Arcata • 822-3619 • www.arcatachamber.com 725-9261 • www.civilwardays.com
Fourth of July Salute to America Cruz ‘N’ Eureka Car Show
Ferndale • 786-5483 • www.victorianferndale.org Eureka • 839-1192
Humboldt Folklife Festival www.cruzneureka.org
Blue Lake • 822-5394 • www.humboldtfolklife.org Fall Equinox Celebration
Picnics on the Plaza Fortuna • 725-9627
Arcata • 442-4500 • www.arcatamainstreet.com www.lovinghandsinstitute.com
Reggae on the River Fall Harvest Festival
Benbow • 923-3368 • www.mateel.org Manila • 445-3309
San Francisco Mime Troup North Country Fair
Redway • 923-3368 • www.mateel.org Arcata • 822-5320
Shakespeare in the Park www.arcatamainstreet.com
Arcata • 822-7091 Storytelling Festival
WoodFair 2010 by the Sea
Arcata • 768-1975 • www.HumboldtWoodFair.org Trinidad • 677-3840
Taste of Willow Creek
AUGUST Willow Creek
Bridgefest (530) 629-3488
Bridgeville • 777-1775 http://studio299.tripod.com
Campfire Storytelling OCTOBER Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, photo by Steve Hammons
Trinidad • 677-3840
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417 Fortuna Apple Harvest Fest
NOVEMBER
Fortuna, 725-2123 or 725-9261
Concerts on the Plaza www.sunnyfortuna.com Farmers Market Craft Fair
Arcata • 822-4500 • www.arcatamainstreet.com Arcata • 441-9999 • www.humfarm.org
Halloween Carnival & Chili Feed
Hops in Humboldt Ferndale • 786-5300 Hempfest
Fortuna • 725-9261 Redway • 923-3368 • www.mateel.org
www.hopsinhumboldt.com Halloween Chili Feed & Scary Walk
Manila • 445-3309, www. manilacsd.com Holiday Open House
Henderson Center • Eureka • 443-4811
Thanksgiving Dinner and Celebration
Manila • 445-3309 • www. manilacsd.com

DECEMBER
Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade
Ferndale • 786-4299
www.victorianferndale.org
Fortuna Christmas Music Fest
Fortuna • 725-3959
www.chamber.sunnyfortuna.com
Holiday Children’s Fair
Manila • 445-3309
www. manilacsd.com
Lighting of America’s Tallest Living
Christmas Tree
Ferndale • 786-4477
www.victorianferndale.org
Recycled Youth
Redway • 923-3368, www.mateel.org
North County Fair, photo by Mackenzie Kincaid Season of Wonder & Light
Arcata • 442-4500
Humboldt County Fair Halloween Harvest Craft Show www.arcatamainstreet.com
Ferndale • 786-9511 Eureka • 443-8261
Winter Arts Faire
www.humboldtcountyfair.org Medieval Festival of Courage Redway • 923-3368 • www.mateel.org
Ruth Lake Summer Festival Blue Lake • 825-8804
Winter Solstice Celebration
Ruth Lake Recreational Campground Pastels on the Plaza Fortuna • 725-9627
574-6269 Arcata • 822-7206 www.lovinghandsinstitute.com
Sumeg Village Day www.ncsheadstart.org
Trinidad • 677-3840 or 677-3570 Redwood Coast Bellydance Festival
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=417 Arcata • 616-6876
Wildwood Days www.redwoodcoastbellydance.com
Rio Dell • 764-3436
www.riodellscotiachamber.org

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Morris Graves Museum Exhibitions
Continuous
Morris Graves & Art of the Northwest
Come explore the work of Morris Graves from
the Humboldt Arts Council’s Permanent Collection.
Enhance your interpretation of the artworks on
display by perusing the Interactive CD-ROM, The Life
& Art of Morris Graves. This educational tool allows
you to view a selection of artwork, the Loleta Studio
of the artist, and to hear interviews from his friends
and colleagues.
January 2011
Glenn Berry: A Lifetime In Art
Through January 16
A founding father of Humboldt State University’s
Art Department and a nationally recognized painter,
Glenn Berry is the creator of a distinctive and prevailing
Glenn Berry
geometric style of painting in which faceless figures
shift and explore the landscape, symbolizing the
process rather than the end result. This exhibition will
highlight Berry’s career achievements and illustrate his
unique style. A full color book will soon be available
for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop.
Len Davis, A Thousand Words
January 19 through March 6
Len Davis is an assemblage/installation, collage
and work-on-paper artist who uses an array of found
materials and objects to complete his drawings,
collages and assemblages. Davis’ background stems
from graphic design. Most of his work consists of
materials that include text and numbers in them to
invoke thought and mood in these visual stories.
A Thousand Words is a series comprised of 100
8”X 5”collages incorporated with drawings of peoples’
faces. Like the saying goes, “a picture is worth a
thousand words.”This allows the viewer to make their
own interpretation of each piece. Abstract in concept,
illustrative in execution.
Len Davis
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Len Davis is a member of the Los Angeles Art balance in space. Not
Association and has exhibited in galleries in Los only am I concerned
Angeles, Houston and New York. He has visited schools about the space it
teaching students about collage and art in general. occupies, but especially
He has also had his work included in television shows the unoccupied space.
and in several private collections, both domestically Achieving this balance
and internationally. gives my sculpture
“I work with assemblage, collage, mixed-media energy. The use of steel
and works on paper. I use lots of found objects, is paramount for my
drawings, print outs, text usage, graphite, color pencil, working method. Not
gouache, acrylic, pastel, etc.,” Davis says. “My pieces only do I admire steel
deal with life itself, i.e., the people we are, what we for its permanence, but
create, our capabilities and the issues with which we it also allows me to work
deal. My premise is to lure the viewer in. Once they’re on several sculptures at
in, they will be placed in a position to reflect on and a time. The structural
question their ethics, be it disquieting or placid.” characteristics of steel
are used to physically
The Iconic Image, Fine Art Photography from connec t and float
the Humboldt Group Collection Anthony Johnson
sculptural elements. The
January 19 through March 6 adding and subtracting
The Iconic Image will feature fine art photography of various components with a touch of a torch or
from the Humboldt Group Collection by different welder is very satisfying. Completing a sculpture is
photographers including: Berenice Abbott, Ansel not of utmost importance. The struggle or process
Adams, Ruth Bernhard, Wynn Bullock, Imogen is the most important part of creating my art. It is an
Cunningham, Judy Dater, Walker Evans, Lewis W. Hine, adventure that has its own rewards. Welding, cutting,
William Henry Jackson, Dorthea Lange, Marc Riboud, bending and grinding are a form of meditation
Herb Ritts, Arthur Rothstein, Edward Steichen, Brett that transports me to a different place.” - Anthony
Weston, Edward Weston and Minor White. Johnson
March 2011
Redwood Art Association
March 17 through April 24
Annual juried spring exhibition from Humboldt
County’s oldest artist’s association. With over 210
artists, members and supporters, the Redwood Art
Association is a community of artists who value art
as an essential component of every aspect of our
culture.
Diana Schoenfeld, Schoolhouse Odyssey:
Photographing Remote Location
Ghost Schools and Voices from the Past—
A Literal and Metaphorical Journey
Lewis W. Hine, Iconic Image March 23 through May 1
Photographer and arts educator Diana Schoenfeld
February 2011 will present an exhibition of black and white
photographs from Schoolhouse Odyssey, her extended
25th Annual Images of Water—California
photographic study of remote location“ghost”schools
Statewide Mixed Media Competition and
with the oral histories and stories she has gathered
Exhibition
along the way. Through photography, literature,
February 3 through March 13
colorful spoken memoirs and a display of vintage
Celebrating 25 years of creative visions of water,
textbooks dating from the 1840s, Schoenfeld will
this annual photography competition highlights
share the discoveries that make Schoolhouse Odyssey
the inspiring beauty of water. From photos of lakes,
a metaphorical as well as physical journey. Visitors to
streams, ice-cube trays and snow, Images of Water is a
the exhibition will see photographs of old one-room
fun, theme-based show to take part in or to just take
schoolhouses as they appear in unique landscapes
a look at. Open to all Californians, this is an exciting
opportunity for the residents of California to become
involved in the arts on the North Coast.
Anthony Johnson: Timeworn
February 5 through June 30
“I have always been fascinated by old rusty things,
i.e.cars, tractors, disc plows etc, and how they interact
with the surrounding landscape. The context and state
in which these objects lie are commonplace. However,
when I use rusted old tools and found objects in my
sculpture, they become dynamic and alive. Familiar
objects used in everyday life are transformed. I seek
to simplify forms in my sculpture while creating a
Diana Schoenfeld
from Vermont to California. Some are nearly forgotten,
in a state of ghostly decay, others preserved as tiny
museums occasionally open to the public. The
photographs show old reading scrolls, bulging
cardboard blackboards; fragile, dusty schoolbooks;
lunch boxes, slate boards and other schoolhouse
memorabilia scanning the century from 1840 to 1940.
Abandoned playgrounds, hand pumps, melancholy
flagpoles and outbuildings are sometimes all that is
left to remind us that these humble structures were
once places full of life and imagination. Generations
of students and teachers nourished the life of the
mind in these simple schoolhouses, the remains of
which still grace the American landscape. Visitors
to the exhibit will be able to sit down and browse
through transcribed oral memoirs compiled during
the years that Diana has been working on this
project. Included will be portraits of elderly former
students, teachers, and protectors of these now mostly
forgotten schools.
May 2011
Mia Semingson:
39+ What Comes Around, Goes Around
May 4 through June 19
Prior to Semingson’s 39th Birthday, she had
confronted herself many times with the concept of
living in the present moment instead of looking to
the past or the future as the present moment ticked
Mia Semingson
by. She has since decided to change her thought
process, to slow time down with the aid of a digital
camera, and become sensitive to the present moment
by literally seeing and photographing what is in front
of her each day. As part of this project, each day’s
image references the previous day’s either visually
or conceptually.
Cathy Locke & Tracy Grubbs, Motion & Meaning
May 4 through June 19
Today women in the U.S. have a greater capacity
to control the direction of their lives than ever before.
They must navigate a shifting set of unprecedented
Tracy Grubbs
choices regarding childbirth, careers, marriage,
family and identity. Many are opting away from the
traditional roles as mothers and searching for new
meaning with their lives and new found liberation.
The work of artists Tracy Taylor Grubbs and Cathy
Locke explore the idea of liberation from two slightly
June 2011
California Fiber Artists, Fiber Enriched
June 22 through August 21
California Fiber Artists (CFA) is a group of
independent fiber artists who have joined their
collective works together forming exhibitions of
exciting and diverse fiber art. CFA describe their work
as fusion art using fiber as well as other mediums
to develop texture, shape, design and color. The
members are a unique combination of artists with
skills ranging from sculpture, basketry, mixed media,
Cathy Locke art quilts and other fiber related mediums. The artists
reconstruct fiber with dye, paint and wire, among
different perspectives, both grounded in the basic other things, to develop their images. Collage and
teachings of Buddhism. The ancient philosophy other three-dimensional work have been created to
charts a path to liberation based on the clear-eyes inject their exhibits with some sculptural elements as
acceptance of impermanence and change. In this
context, the artists focus not on the choices women
face, but on how they arrive at those choices and the
prospect of constant change in their lives. Both artists
mine the rich boundary between representation and
abstraction to deepen their own understanding of
change as a catalyst for liberation.
Through the depiction of ordinary objects,
including old cars, buildings and furniture, Tracy Taylor
Grubbs’ oil paintings explore the changing nature
of form and our capacity to perceive it. What, at first
glance, appear to be tightly rendered objects, are
actually changing, impermanent
forms with missing roofs and
dripping windows. Grubbs Anita Kaplan CFA
chooses her subjects for their
ordinary presence and their well as to showcase their versatility. CFA has exhibited
inevitable absence from the in many different venues such as the Huntsville
world. Ultimately her paintings Museum of Art, in Huntsville, Alabama, and at a
provide a window where, at gallery in Finland. CFA was established in 2004 and
least for a moment, the static is a partnership of diverse independent fiber artists
experience of a single view gives way to the ecstatic working together by consolidating their talents for
possibilities of the ephemeral. the purpose of successfully educating the public
Cathy Locke’s work explores the shifting nature of and promoting fiber art through public exhibitions
identity and the transformative process of emotional throughout California.
experience. In her mixed media paintings, figures
James B. Thompson, The Vanishing Landscape
appear in landscapes that depict the emotional
June 29 through August 14
rather than the physical geography of our lives. The
emotional context of the figures creates a timeless
landscape. The viewer does not identify with a
particular individual but rather with an experience
or emotion. Her mixed media paintings combine oil
and cold wax, or pastel and acrylic washes, to create a
rich surface that reflects the changing, unpredictable
nature of human emotions and the potential for
liberation within these deeply felt experiences.
These two artists use their particular place in
history to explore new notions of liberation, not just
for women, but for all people. Having benefited greatly
from the political and economic reforms of the past
century, Grubbs and Locke take time to contemplate a
deeper form of freedom; one that enables us to come James B. Thompson
to terms with constant change.
10th Annual Northwest Eye Regional The Vanishing Landscape is a series of 38
Photography Competition & Exhibition abstract pieces; 14 acrylic paintings on canvas and
May 7 through June 12 24 mixed-media prints on paper dealing directly
The Northwest Eye is a five-state regional fine art with the transformation of the rural west. James
photography competition and exhibition highlighting B.Thompson is a practicing artist who has shown
the current trends in the art of photography. This extensively in the region as well as throughout the
exhibition showcases the creativity and beauty United States and abroad. Thompson is a professor
caught by some of the finest photographers in the of Art at Willamette University where he has taught
Northwest. for the past 22 years.
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Morris Graves Museum Exhibitions cont.

Mary Farmilant, In Situ gear, she employs depictions of common the dome is the perfect way to honor Knight’s work
June 29 through objects to function symbolically, moving and teaching. When a student got stuck, Tom used
August 28 beyond their obvious function and to say, “Go back to the bud.” And so, following his
In Situ re fe r s to serving as metaphor in a personal advice, Duning often returns to the small, black and
found ar tifacts that narrative. white, simple images that
remain in their original remind him of the time of
September 2011
place of deposition. The first discovery and delight
examination of objects Rachel Schlueter, A World of Paint in symbolic mystery.
and the spaces they September 3 through October 22
Rick Gustafson,
occupy is a predominant Schlueter’s paintings manifest from
Impressions of
theme in Farmilant’s work. a desire to experience spontaneous
Imagination, The Art
These are studied in order Mary Farmilant creativity. This desire is a fascination
of Landscape Blur
to reconstruct a picture of with melding abstract gesture with
October 31 through
life in the past. Farmilant representational form. Intuition and
December 10
seeks out small incidental, unremarkable elements imagination has been key in her personal and From Gustafson’s
to photograph. The images explore the moment of professional life. It’s a sense that has been present p o r t f o l i o A Wa l k
perception that relates to memory, narrative and time. from her earliest memories, and most significantly in the Forest, these
They record the impressions made on the physical represented in her paintings. The exhibition will photographs are of trees Rick Gustafson
space—a portrait of society, a moment in time that feature new portraits in oil of varying sizes. captured digitally using
is at once abstract, impressionistic and surreal. Mary impressionist in-camera photographic techniques.
Farmilant’s images address the fragile nature of living The exhibition is intended for all audiences with the
institutions by examining abandoned hospital spaces. theme of creating painterly art from our local natural
Farmilant’s background as a registered nurse is the surroundings using photographic techniques.
catalyst for this interest.
The hospital images explore the idea that the December 2011
human presence remains a part of the history and HAC Member Show
narrative of these now uninhabited places. The December 4 through January 8, 2012
images are a historic record of a moment, a place, The annual Humboldt Arts Council Member
that no longer exists. This project began with Show is a juried exhibition designed to highlight the
photographing the former Columbus Hospital fabulous art being produced by our artist members.
in Chicago where Farmilant once worked. It has As always, this exhibit is eclectic, surprising and
expanded to now include two closed hospitals in the Rachel Schlueter enjoyable.
Southeastern region of England. This project weaves Curtis Otto Retrospective
photographically based artworks with the sensorial Collectors Auction December 19 through February 12, 2012
cues associated with emotional branding, that is September 3 through 25
the practice of enticing the senses to evoke a strong This exhibition and auction will feature works of
emotional receptiveness in the viewer. Farmilant’s art from local private collections available for bidding
goal is to expand the boundaries of photography through September 25.
and emotionally engage the in-between space, the
space between the viewer and the artwork. This is October 2011
accomplished by stimulating senses other than the 15th Annual Junque Arte Competition &
visual senses, the purview of typical art exhibits. The Exhibition
sounds of a live hospital are played in the gallery October 1 through November 27
space. Accompanying the exhibit are glass vials of Designed to celebrate artistic creativity on
antiseptic smells associated with a hospital. The the North Coast, and heighten the awareness of Curtis Otto
viewers are invited to open and smell the contents renewable resources in the art making process, each
of the vials. artwork in this juried exhibition is made from 100% Curtis Otto says he started to paint because“the oil
recycled material: reclaimed, reused, recovered, is what turned me on—it was the‘juice.’The brush just
August 2011 secondhand, salvaged, anything un-new! moved by itself—it turned me on to painting and art.”
Sarah Whorf, New Work Richard Duning, Back to the Bud Otto has had several one person shows and his work
August 25 through October 9 October 19 through December 11 is represented in various
As a printmaker, Whorf works primarily with the private collections. Otto
medium of woodcuts, and is currently working on spends most of his time
a series which addresses her conceptual interest in in Eureka and Grants Pass,
connectedness and attraction. Depicting abstracted Oregon.
objects which are linked together to form mixtures
Tom Knight Students,
that reference chandeliers, candelabras and fishing
A Tom Knight Legacy
December 21 through
February 5, 2012
This exhibition will
feature photographs from
Tom’s former students
Richard Duning who have gone onto
distinguish themselves in Tom Knight
Tom Knight was Duning’s first art teacher. He the field of photography.
taught him about seeing the ordinary, the abstract TomKnightwasaprofessor
and the symbolic in black and white photography. at Humboldt State University’s Art Department. Knight
Because of Knight’s way of seeing photographs as began teaching in 1956 and continued to teach until
Sarah Whorf
the intimate view—Duning feels the gallery under his death in 1990.
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 Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Humboldt Arts Council!
Humboldt Arts Council is the county’s largest arts organization, founded in 1966 and dedicated to the promotion of arts and culture in
our region. The Morris Graves Museum of Art, a program of the Council, is located in the former Carnegie Library in Eureka. The Museum
was built in 1904 and completely renovated in 2000 with over 1 million dollars in donations from the local community. The Morris Graves
Museum of Art houses seven galleries including the Melvin Schuler Sculpture Garden, a Museum Gift Shop,
Youth Gallery and Classroom facilities, Arts Resource Center and Performance Rotunda.
HAC ANNUAL PROGRAMS & Exhibitions
For more info call (707) 442-0278.
EXHIBITIONS:
10th Annual Northwest Eye
Featuring five-state regional fine art
photography
25th Annual Images of Water
California Statewide Mixed Media
Competition and Exhibition
17th Annual Junque Arte
Each artwork is made from 100% recycled
materials
HAC Annual Member Exhibition
Designed to highlight the fabulous art
being produced by our artist members
MONTHLY PROGRAMS:
First Saturday Night Arts Alive!
6 to 9 p.m.
Free: Join us for live music, opening
receptions, and a great atmosphere!
KEET’s Kids Club at the MGMA, first
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First Thursday Film Night, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Free: Quality film and open discussion
based on PBS Point of View (POV) and
Independent Lens programming
Second Saturday Family Arts Day
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Free: Activities for youth and families,
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month for an open jazz jam and jazz
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Indigenous Heritage & Culture
A
merican Indian tribes have called the North Coast home for
thousands of years. Although relationships between Euro-
pean settlers and Native Americans have been less than ide-
al, today the stories and ceremonies of local American Indians are
shared with the community, providing a rich cultural experience.
Objects of ancient, as well as contemporary art and culture can be
found in abundance in Humboldt County.
The Potawot Health Village in Arcata exhibits original artwork,
baskets, regalia, stick game paraphernalia and ceramics of the re-
gion as well as a Wellness Garden. The Wellness Garden is an area
dedicated to a traditional style of healing of body, mind and spirit
through serenity, medicinal and ceremonial herbs and plants.
To find collections of Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk artifacts, visit the
Hoopa Tribal Museum on Highway 96 in the Hoopa Shopping Cen-
ter. The collection includes a fine display of local Indian basketry,
ceremonial regalia, redwood dugout canoes, and tools and imple-
ments used by Northern California tribes.

American Indian Art & Gift Shop
241 F St., Eureka, 95501 • (707) 445-8451
www.ncidc.org
Art and gift items by regional Native American
artists.
Clarke Historical Museum
3rd and E Sts., Eureka 95501 • (707) 443-1947
www.clarkemuseum.org
Permanent and rotating exhibits of Humboldt
County History, period rooms and American
Indian basketry and regalia.
End of the Trail Museum at Trees of Mystery
15500 Hwy 101 N., Klamath • (800) 638-3389
www.treesofmystery.net
Largest, privately owned collection of Native
American art and artifacts, as well as rare Edward
Curtis orotone photographs.
Hoopa Tribal Museum
Hwy 96 at Hoopa Shopping Center, Hoopa
95546 • (530) 625-4110
www.hoopa-nsn.gov /departments/
museum.htm
Demonstrates the culture and history of the
native people of the area, including Hupa, Yurok
and Karuk. Native artifacts, as well as a village
and fort (by advance appointment). Ceremonial
celebrations throughout the summer.
Institute of Native Knowledge
The Ink People, 517 Third St., Suite 36
Eureka 95501 • (707) 442-8413
www.instituteofnativeknowledge.org
Offers ongoing Native American language classes,
traditional dances and community presentations.
Potawot Health Village
1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, 95521
(707) 825-5000
Owned and operated by the United Indian Health
Services, this healing center includes healthcare
services for Native Americans, a permanent
collection of paintings, sculpture and basketry
made by contemporary and traditional American
Indian artists, two-miles of walking trails and a
wellness garden on its 40-acre site.
Sumeg Village Heritage Attraction
Patrick’s Point State Park
4150 Patrick’s Point Dr.
Trinidad 95570 • (707) 677-3570
Features recreated Yurok village with plank homes
set in the ground.

Humboldt County Museums

Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park
One X St., Eureka 95501 • 444-3437
www.blueoxmill.com
Self-guided tour of Victorian era woodworking
shop, skid camp and farm including two blue
oxen; classes in woodworking, blacksmithing and
ceramics.
Clarke Historical Museum
240 E St., Eureka 95501 • 443-1947
www.clarkemuseum.org
Permanent and rotating collections of Humboldt
County history, including Native American baskets
and artifacts.
Discovery Museum
501 Third St., Eureka 95501 • 443-9694
www.discovery-museum.org
Hands-on children’s museum with art, science,
ocean, and health exhibits. Please call for events
available for children’s parties.
Ferndale Museum
Shaw & Third Sts.
Ferndale 95536
786-4466
www.ferndale-museum.org
Displays Victorian life with typical living settings,
dairy and agricultural equipment, blacksmith
area, antique machine shop items, local photos
and an operating seismograph.
Fort Humboldt State
Historic Park & Logging Trail
3431 Fort Ave., Eureka 95503 • 445-6567
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=665
Attractions include original buildings, historic
garden, Native American
artifacts and self-guided trail
chronicling redwood logging
and life of Fort Humboldt.
Fortuna Depot Museum
3 Park St., Fortuna 95540
Morris Graves Museum of Art, photo by Denise Comiskey
725-7645
www.sunnyfortuna.com/museum
Located in the Northwestern Pacific Railroad depot
used from 1893-1965, the museum features local Morris Graves Museum of Art
history and railroad memorabilia.
Kinetic Sculpture Museum
580 Main St., Ferndale 95536
Features past entries in the Arcata-to-Ferndale
Kinetic Sculpture Race.
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Across the bridge from Eureka in Samoa
8 Samoa Rd., Eureka next to the
Samoa Cookhouse • 444-9440
www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com
Nautical items, ship models, ship building tools,
artifacts related to shipwrecks and lighthouses,
and information on the bay ferries.
HSU Natural History Museum
1315 G St., Arcata 95521 • 826-4479
www.humboldt.edu/natmus/
Museum is available for school visits, not open to
the public. Interactive exhibits, fossils and displays
on local animals, insects, marine life and birds.
636 F St., Eureka 95501 • 442-0278
www.humboldtarts.org
Former Carnegie Library is home to the Humboldt
Arts Council, six galleries and a sculpture garden.
Also offered are HAC’s Performing Arts Series, Arts
Alive! receptions and performances (first Saturday
every month).
Trinidad Museum
400 Janis Court, Trinidad 95570 · 677-3883
www.trinidadmuseum.org
Features photos of the whaling and logging
history of the area, a native plant garden, marine
shells and Yurok artifacts.
Willow Creek-China Flat Museum
Hwys 299 and 96, Willow Creek 95573
(530) 629-2653 • www.bigfootcountry.net
Features logging, mining and farming history of
the region, Native American information, and a Big
Foot display area.

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Humboldt Artists’ Profiles
W hat follows is a sampling of Humboldt County artists
and ways to contact them. Links to their websites
may also be found online at www.thepalette.com. The
Humboldt Arts Council maintains an Arts Online Directory
of members’ work on the website www.humboldtarts.org
and offers other benefits to artists such as special exhibition
and program opportunities, and personalized access to
Humboldt County’s resources and services.
All area codes (707) unless otherwise noted.
Mary Louise Anderson
Oil, Watercolor, Colored
Pencil, Ceramic Sculpture
I welcome commissions and really
enjoy teaching art classes and
workshops. Life within the arts is
inspiring and very rewarding.
P.O. Box 1132
Blue Lake, CA 95525
www.freewebs.com/
marylanderson
Julia Bednar
Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic
My paintings are inspired by
nature; from the beauty of a
flower or landscape, to the power
and majesty of a rock formation
or the charm and mystery of a cat.
My studio is open by appointment.
P.O. Box 9023, Eureka, CA 95502
443-4081
jbednar@humboldt1.com
Stan Bennett
Kinetic Wire Sculpture
Kinetic sculpture is the natural result of
combining design and mechanics. I want my
work to be as much fun to own as it is to make.
P.O. Box 381, Ferndale, CA 95536
786-4798
www.stanbennett.com
Dona Blakely
Oil, Egg Tempera & Gold Leaf
Our mysterious natural world is
at the heart of my art. I believe
that there are worlds revolving
in nature that most humans are
blind to. These hidden worlds are
where myths are born and where
my inspiration comes from.
573 Golden Gate Drive
Carlotta, CA 95528
777-2247
Donna K. Bush
Watercolor
Simple things in nature catch my eye
with stirring images of light, color and
form. I love the magic of watercolor
with its transparent qualities. It takes
on a spirit of its own, blending and
transforming on the paper before my
eyes. The trick is knowing when to
leave it alone.
Fortuna, CA, 726-7743
dbush@suddenlink.net
www.donnakbushwatercolors.com
Ruth Braverman
Canaway M.F.A.
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor,
True Fresco
I give classes in Watercolor, Acrylic
and Oil, although Photoshop has
recently taken me prisoner. I’m
available for Commissions, Murals,
and Gallery Shows. Always evolving,
sometimes in Retrograde.
By appt. 444-9419, cell: 499-3162, canaway@sbcglobal.net
www.RuthBravermanCanaway.com
Mary Jo Casasanta
Jazz Vocalist
Mary-Jo is a jazz vocalist who plays
locally with various jazz musicians.
She is available for private parties and
events wherever jazz is essential. CDs are
available in Eureka at Berliner’s Cornucopia
To book an event, please call 725-6242,
or email vox88@northcoast.com
Diana Penna Casey
Custom Manufacturing Jeweler
I design gold and silver jewelry
incorporating organic forms around stones
or plain metal.
1624 Lowell St., Eureka, CA 95501
442-5520
c-casey@sbcglobal.net
Paula Cunningham
Dry Pastels, Acrylics
My goal is to capture those enduring and
endearing qualities that have earned
the title of “Man’s Best Friend” for our dogs.
P.O. Box 6312, Eureka 95502
nooage@pacbell.net
www.humboldtarts.org/Arts/Visualarts/
paulacunningham.html
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Fortuna Art Council
Visual Art and Creativity In Humboldt
County Since 1966
upporting Visual Art and Creativity In Humboldt
County Since 1966
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Humboldt Artists’ Profiles
Kay Damgaard
Photography
By exploring flowers with my camera, I’m able to
capture a portion of nature that very few people
ever see. The lines and shapes of flowers are
endlessly fascinating.
1921 Jennings Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
527-7798
pweufp@sonic.net
www.kaydamgaardphotography.com
Richard Duning
Mixed Media on Board
He is right, and only he knows it and can
judge it ultimately. From moment to
moment, like a compass whose magnetic
north is shifting because it is about the
journey, not the destination. The authenticity
of each decision. Viewing the journey can
become one’s own journey.
839-2500, duning@sonic.net
www.dreamandimage.com
Fortuna Art Council
Non-profit Organization of
Visual Artists - Group of local artists
supporting visual art and artists in
Humboldt Co., and exhibit in businesses
throughout Fortuna and various venues
in Humboldt Co. New members welcome
and anyone interested is invited to attend
meetings held every third Monday of
the month (except Dec.) in Rohner Park
Recreation Hall at 1:00, followed by guest
speaker. info@fortunaartcouncil.org
fortunaartcouncil@yahoo.com
www.fortunartcouncil.org
Elaine Gredassoff
Watercolor
The challenge in painting for me
is to take a blank sheet of paper
and with my brushes and pigments
create an image where nothing
except white existed before. It is
exhilarating! California landscapes,
especially Humboldt County are my
primary subjects, however as I paint, I
continue to explore the medium and
evolve my techniques, style
and subjects.
768-2125, ggredassoff@yahoo.com
Stephen D. Hammons
Photography
I believe that the “Pot of Gold” is
not at the end of Rainbows, but the
“experience,” which is priceless!
Steve is the “Emeritus Associate
Publisher” and one of the photographers
for the 101 Things to Do magazines.
Steve also is a photographer for this
The Palette magazine.
845-8207
steve@101things.com
Beverly Harper
Oil Paintings and Limited Edition
Prints
442-8929
b.harper35@yahoo.com
www.beverlyharperartwork.com
Roystorm Hayotis
Original Music—Light Rock with Native
American Overtones
My job musically is to observe and report.
Lakota tradition provides my framework. I have
created 35 albums of original music—the latest
being a CD, “Between Sky & River,” with my band
Clouds on Mountain. Number 36, “Landscapes
from the Inn,” is under construction. I make
inspirational music for all spirited occasions.
2430 Albee St., Eureka, CA 95501
443-6815
rhayotis@yahoo.com
Lunel Haysmer
Assemblage, Mixed Media, Found Objects
I use recycled objects to create quirky, poignant
assemblages that are visual metaphors. My art
encourages viewers to reflect on our shared human
experience – in a bemusing way. The 3-dimensional
aspect invites the observer into the art to find the “story”
or to ask a question. Studio visits and commissions by
appointment.
1037 F St., Eureka, CA 95501
haysmer@humboldt1.com
www.lunelhaysmer.blogspot.com
www.haysmerart.com
Heart Bead
Your bead store...where you are the artist—with a
little help from your friends at Heart Bead. Express
yourself, adorn yourself, enjoy yourself! Be inspired by
bits and pieces from around the world, then relax and
let our professional staff help you with the technical
stuff at no extra charge!
On the Arcata Plaza for 20 years...open everyday.
826-9577
Yvonne Kern
Oil on Canvas/Watercolor
Yvonne specializes in capturing the
oasis of beauty that is the Northern
California coastal area. Studio tours
by appointment, are enjoyed and
encouraged. Open the first weekend of
the North Coast Open Studios.
1094 Vernon St., Eureka, CA 95501
616-4886
ykern@reninet.com
www.yvonnekern.com
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Dušanka Kralj
Art for Contemporary Interiors
Nationally exhibiting artist awarded finalist
for three pieces in “The Artist’s Magazine”
27th Annual Competition and selected for,
“Visual Journeys: Art of the 21st Century.”
Art will be available at Plaza Design in the
summer of 2011. Commissions and interior
consultations accepted.
487-6125 for studio
dusankakralj@msn.com
www.dusankakralj.com
Henry Kruger
Custom Tattoo Artist
Tattoos are a lifelong commitment, and I’ve
dedicated my life to tattooing. As a Custom
Tattoo Artist, I enjoy taking a person’s ideas and
creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art, that we both
can be happy with for life.
Stop in Tues - Sat, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., to look
at my portfolio and set up a consultation.
Sailor’s Grave Tattoo
138 Second St., Old Town Eureka
443-0666
www.sailorsgravetattoo.com
Frances Kuta
Oil
I love to paint portrait, figures and still life.
Painting models live (versus from photos) allows
me to see and feel nuances I might miss with
just photography. Lighting is crucial as it will
illuminate beautiful colors in skin, fabrics and
textures....and I love color!
207 G St., #109, Eureka, CA 95501
franceskuta@gmail.com
www.franceskuta.com
Mimi La Plant
Mixed Media on Paper & Canvas
My work is the continuation of a long
investigation into the possibilities and meanings
of abstraction. Shapes and lines developed over
years of experience mirrors deep unconscious
structures. Artwork at Arcata Artisans Gallery,
ArcataArtisans.com
(707) 826-1680
mimila@humboldt1.com
Jim Lowry
Limited Edition Archival
Digital Prints
My work can be seen locally at
the Arcata Artisans Co-op and
the Morris Graves Museum of Art.
Studio visits by appointment.
320 Park Ave., Arcata, CA 95521
822-5249
www.jimlowryart.com
jmzlowry@humboldt1.com
Randy Mayers
Digital Photography
My favorite days are spent following
the light and shadow across a
landscape with my camera. I am
always drawn to the liminal aspects
of both landscapes and architecture.
I also enjoy photographing
glass. Most recently, I have been
experimenting with portraiture.
P.O. Box 663, Loleta, CA 95551
ci2rm@suddenlink.net
Cat McAdams
Acrylic on Canvas
I meditate before I paint. Then
“intuition” can slip in symbolism and
ideas that feel inspired beyond the
limits of the personal programming.
Light is my symbol of positive energy.
P.O. Box 7, Fortuna, CA 95540
768-2117
www.catmcadams.com
Karen Merry
Watercolor & Pen and Ink
(image-Dancing with the Stars)
I view the world as a vibrant and
colorful place, filled with an eclectic
array of subject matter for my vivid
watercolor paintings. Art Studio is open
by appointment and for Arts Alive!
207 G St., Rm 102, Eureka, CA 95501
616-8713 or (877) 662-8886
karen@karenmerryartist.com
www.karenmerryartist.com
Michelle Murphy-Ferguson
Oil
A native to the North Coast, Michelle was
raised surrounded by the natural beauty and
serenity of the Redwood Forests and the Pacific
Ocean. These elements reflect in her works. In
her studio she paints an arrangement of still-
life and figurative-portraits, and also works on
location (plein-air) painting landscapes and
seascapes. Commissions are welcome.
207 G St., Eureka, CA 95501
michellemferguson@suddenlink.net
www.michellemurphy-ferguson.com
Dan O’Gara
Storytelling
Dan O’Gara is a professional storyteller for
all age groups, sharing little-known tales of
the North Coast, inspirational stories from
the heart, and family participation fun. Find
him at festivals, schools, and conferences in
Ireland and the United States.
P.O. Box 517, Trinidad, CA 95570
677-3840
penne.ogara@gmail.com
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Alan Olmstead
Photographer
A race fan since childhood,
Alan brings his 30+ years as
a photographer together in a
series of Vintage Racing and
Classic Car art photography he
entitles “AutoRotica,” to evoke
the passion a true enthusiast
feels for the thrill of speed and
danger inherent in the blend of man and exotic machine. Alan uses the latest
digital technology to create new and exciting effects.
443-9836, siriusone@aol.com, www.sirius-studios.com (web gallery)
John Palmer
Oil Painting, Mainly Landscapes
I try to find and capture the
light that creates engaging
compositions that strike me with
the emotional and perceptual
intensity that I first experienced
as a child. Try Old Town Antique
Lighting Gallery on Second & F Sts.,
Eureka, for my work or that of many
other fine local artists.
668-1708, jcpalmer@reninet.com
Cathy Ray Pierson
Functional and Decorative
Ceramics
Pierson Pottery
132 Azalea Way, Eureka, CA 95503
443-1665
cathyray@pierson1.com
www.piersonpottery.com
Mariko Pratt
Mixed Medium
I am a fantasy artist and Art Graduate
from HSU. The acrylic paints, watercolors
and sculpture are largely drawn
from various mythologies and deep
reverence for nature. I am also working
on several stories incorporating these
various images. Here, you’ll find no
tired, overused clichés or traditional
stereotypes.
4510 Central Ave., McKinleyville, CA
95519, 839-0345, mmpratt@yahoo.com
Camille Regli
Oil Painting
I enjoy painting still life and
landscapes expressing the vanishing,
peaceful farm lifestyle and the beauty
of the local area.
Showing at the Ferndale Arts
Gallery: 580 Main St., Ferndale
786-9634
camilleregli@frontiernet.net
www.ferndaleartgallery.com
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Yevonne M. Reynolds
Colored Pencil (Lightfast)
My focus is on landscapes of the North Coast.
I create my art with lightfast colored pencils.
Commissions welcome.
18888 Hwy 299, Blue Lake, CA 95525
668-5266
info@yevonnereynolds.com
www.yevonnereynolds.com
Victoria Ryan
Soft Pastel, Oil
I work primarily in soft pastel to
achieve a sense of a heightened reality,
mood and feeling in my paintings
of landscapes and architecture. My
paintings can be found in private and
corporate collections worldwide.
Open by appointment at
2286 Ralphs Ct., Eureka, CA 95503
victoria@victoriaryan.com
toodleart@twitter.com
www.victoriaryan.com
Susan Genell
Schuessler
Oil, Pencil, Water Color
Nature and the beauty of this
earth fill me with awe. My passion
is to be able to portray my
inspiration through my art, be it
abstract or expressionistic.
susangenell@earthlink.net
Bob and Donna Sellers
Mixed Media, Acrylics
Art Themes: “Reflections Of The
North Coast,” and “Reflections
Of The Feminine.” Originals,
Prints, Custom Work and Photo
Restoration.
Visit our home studio by
appointment:
442-2123
sellers@castlelightart.com
www.CastleLightArt.com
Jack Sewell
Sculpture
I create classical figure sculpture using
traditional images and techniques, then adapt
them to fit my contemporary vision. I work in a
wide range of materials including bronze, steel,
wood, concrete, clay, found objects and odd
materials. My pieces of sculpture have been in
miniature and in monumental scale.
449-5506
jsewellart@suddenlink.net
www.jacksewell.com
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Michael Shearer Dolores Terry
Hand Blown Glass Art Oil and Acrylic Painting
The love of working with hot glass lures Studio open by appointment.
us ever onward in exploring the making P.O. Box 423, Cutten, CA 95534
of art glass vases, bowls, perfume 443-3913
bottles and sculptures. After 35 years of
glassmaking it continues to be a great
joy to create one-of-a-kind objects that
are enjoyed and collected by so many
people worldwide. We invite you to come and see our beautiful art glass.
5251 Avenue of the Giants, Miranda, CA 95553
943-3053, info@spiritglass.com, www.spiritglass.com

Shoshanna
Middle Eastern Dance Artist Beti Webb Trauth
As a performer, I strive to bring my audience with Multi-faceted Artist
me on a journey into the heart of Arabic music, Photographer for individuals, newspapers,
expressing celebration of life through dance. I teach magazines and websites. Feature writer and
locally and nationally, direct Ya Habibi Dance theatre reviewer. Actress, singer, director and
Company and Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, producer. Private acting coach.
and produce music and dance events, including the 840-0111
Redwood Coast Belly Dance Festival. I’ve studied this lightpow@arcatanet.com
style since 1992, and in 2004 earned the title “Belly
Dancer of the Year.”
616-6876, dance@shoshannaland.com
www.shoshannaland.com

Laurel Skye Lisa Marie Waters

Italian Glass, Mosaics Pastel Paintings, Fine Art Prints
Taking a found object out of context, using it in an & Note Cards
unexpected way, creating new realities from the shards Website and gallery/studio sales.
of old ones, transporting the viewer to a delicious new Gallery visits welcome.
perspective, and maybe to the edge of a whole new vision. Please email to arrange an appointment.
Workshops and supplies available.
Lisa@WatersArt.com
948 11th St., Arcata, CA 95521
www.WatersArt.com
822-6677
laurelskye@sbcglobal.net
web.me.com/laurelskye

Susan Strope Hal Work

Oil and Acrylic Photography
Visit Studio S Wide-format printing, digital darkroom
717 3rd St., Eureka tutoring, and web design is available for
Open Fri & Sat 1-5 p.m. local photographers. My work can be
seen locally at the Old Town Art Gallery
in Eureka and on the web.
496-0221
lucidworks@suddenlink.net
www.lucid-works.com
www.eurekaphotoshop.com
www.oldtownartgalleryeureka.com

Holly Sweet Barbara A. Wright

Textile Painting
Over the last 30 years, I have
developed my own style of
textile painting on silk, cotton,
hemp and other interesting
materials. I enjoy making useful
art that adds beauty, humor and
comfort to people’s lives. I call
my art “Deep Cute.”
Persimmons Garden Gallery, P.O. Box 935, Redway, CA 95560
923-2748, www.PersimmonsGardenGallery.com
Mosaics, Dichroic Glass Jewelry
I work basically from my unconscious. Creating each
piece from an idea of color, design or what moves me
at the moments of creation, ending up with a surprise
every time. My work is exhibited at Arcata Artisans,
Highlight Gallery in Mendocino and various venues
around Humboldt County.
P.O. Box 486, Trinidad, CA 95570
677-9410
etw1@suddenlink.net
www.wrightmosaics.com

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