Community Calendar

The Kinetic Sculpture Lab is opening its doors to the community for a full day of creativity, curiosity, and treasure hunting at its Open House and Kinetic Garage Sale on April 4th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at its new home.

Come explore the Lab’s new space, meet the makers, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible human-powered art machines that define Humboldt’s beloved kinetic culture. This is a chance for the community to connect with local artists, engineers, and builders who bring these larger-than-life sculptures to life.

Throughout the day, Kinetic Sculpture teams will be hosting a Kinetic Garage Sale, offering up unique, quirky, and one-of-a-kind items to raise funds for their teams. From unexpected treasures to creative oddities, there’s no telling what you might find—but every purchase helps keep the wheels turning.

Refreshments will also be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the continued growth and operations of the Kinetic Sculpture Lab.

Whether you're a longtime fan of the Kinetic Race or brand new to the scene, this event is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of the Lab’s new home, support local teams, and score some truly unique finds.

Event Details:
What: Kinetic Sculpture Lab Open House + Garage Sale
When: April 4th, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Kinetic Sculpture Lab, 1680 Samoa Blvd., Arcata, CA

Come for the machines, stay for the stories—and leave with a treasure.

Support the North Bend Public Library by purchasing a “Stay Home & Read” Experience and enjoy a cozy evening at home with a great book or movie. Each experience is personally curated by one of our librarians and thoughtfully tailored to the purchaser’s preferences. To participate, fill out and return an order form (available at the library) with cash or check to the North Bend Public Library, or order online at https://nbplstayhomeandread26.eventbrite.com (Please note: Online orders are subject to additional ticketing fees charged by the booking site.) by Friday, April 3. Experiences will be available for pickup on Friday, April 17. Proceeds from this fundraiser directly benefit programs, services, and resources at the North Bend Public Library.

Join Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center (MSBEC) and The Field Writing Institute for a nature writing workshop celebrating Earth. Workshop leaders Evonne Ellis, MFA in Creative Writing, and MSBEC’s Community Education Coordinator, Kayla Marie, will guide us through writing prompts that will connect us with Gaia through presence, wonder, and heart. As always, we will have time to reflect and share as a community. No writing experience necessary! All ages are welcome at this event.

Registration is required to attend: https://mountshastaecology.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27030

Retro Revival – Pot Painting with Instructor: Susan DiGirolamo

Are you ready to journey back to the 1960s, flower-power days, when colors and designs reflected the cheerful, expressive spirit of that era? Learn how to prime, paint, and varnish a terra-cotta pot in bold, bright retro colors conveying ideas of peace, love, and freedom. You will have the opportunity to experiment with black-and-white contrast, adding to the overall wow factor of your decorative pot. Take home your very own terra-cotta pot showcasing your work, ready to hold a plant of your choice.

Supplies included
$40 member/$45 non-member

April 4th, 1:00-4:00PM

Join us for snacks, wine, and an opportunity to see new artwork and meet the artists.

In April we present to you the amazing abstract art of our guest artist, Dan Mish. We’ll also be featuring our member artist of the month, Silvia Trujillo, who creates spectacular still life and plein air pieces.

Welcome to the Winter of Rebellion

Our after-hours speakeasy-style series where wine flows, jazz smolders, and comedy keeps things dangerously fun through the winter months. We’re hosting a rotating lineup of intimate nights filled with live jazz, stand-up comedy, and that underground energy you didn’t know you needed this season.

Each evening has its own personality — some nights smooth and soulful, others laugh-out-loud ridiculous — but every night will be one to remember!

Here’s how it works

Show up hungry and ready to relax into sultry jazz music or to laugh so hard you have to try not to spit your wine everywhere.

Comedy Nights

A ticket price of $25 per person will be charged at the door on comedy nights to support our local artists. Please no children. 21+ only. These jokes will not be family friendly.

Jazz Nights

Jazz nights are free to attend. These nights are meant for everyone. Perfect for families.

Reservations are appreciated. Walk-ins are always welcome

Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Erik Escobar on Jan 10, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Nick Garrett Powell on Jan 24, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Carl Lee on Feb 7, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Paul Schmeling Quartet on Feb 21, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Jess Everett on Mar 7, 7-9pm

Welcome to the Winter of Rebellion

Our after-hours speakeasy-style series where wine flows, jazz smolders, and comedy keeps things dangerously fun through the winter months. We’re hosting a rotating lineup of intimate nights filled with live jazz, stand-up comedy, and that underground energy you didn’t know you needed this season.

Each evening has its own personality — some nights smooth and soulful, others laugh-out-loud ridiculous — but every night will be one to remember!

Here’s how it works

Show up hungry and ready to relax into sultry jazz music or to laugh so hard you have to try not to spit your wine everywhere.

Comedy Nights

A ticket price of $25 per person will be charged at the door on comedy nights to support our local artists. Please no children. 21+ only. These jokes will not be family friendly.

Jazz Nights

Jazz nights are free to attend. These nights are meant for everyone. Perfect for families.

Reservations are appreciated. Walk-ins are always welcome

Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Erik Escobar on Jan 10, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Nick Garrett Powell on Jan 24, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Carl Lee on Feb 7, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Paul Schmeling Quartet on Feb 21, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Jess Everett on Mar 7, 7-9pm

For this one, there are 6 different events under the umbrella of " Winter of Rebellion". Please make an event post for each of these events. You can go ahead and post the entire description for each event, including the dates for the entire series, but make the main date for each one different. If this is confusing please feel free to give me a call:) 503.312.9821
Here are the titles for each event.

Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Erik Escobar on Jan 10, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Nick Garrett Powell on Jan 24, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Carl Lee on Feb 7, 7-9pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Jazz with Paul Schmeling Quartet on Feb 21, 6-8pm
Winter of Rebellion Night of Comedy with Jess Everett on Mar 7, 7-9pm

Siskiyou Music Project welcomes back the New West Guitar Trio on Saturday, April 4 at the Grizzly Peak Performance Space in Ashland at 7 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.siskiyoumusicproject.com

New West Guitars have developed a widespread reputation as one of the premier jazz guitar ensembles in the world. Featuring guitarists Perry Smith (NYC) John Storie (LA) and Will Brahm (LA), they perform exciting originals, jazz standards and popular covers. Their signature sound comes from an innovative style that highlights rhythm, beauty and virtuosity through using classic “archtop style” jazz guitars.

Their new project features instruments from The Blue Guitars Foundation, a legendary collection of vintage “archtop style” jazz guitars. NWG was chosen to represent the newly commissioned guitars through live performances and recordings.

The Easter Vigil is the climax of the Christian year, which begins after sundown on Holy Saturday with the lighting of the new fire in the parish courtyard, and the procession of the Paschal candle into the dark church. A candlelit service follows, with readings from the Hebrew Bible recounting our journey from creation in the image of God, through the loss of freedom and innocence, to the promise of a new redeemed humanity in eternal loving relationship with God and the whole world. This story comes to life in person among us as we celebrate Holy Baptism, followed by the proclamation of Christ’s resurrection and the first Eucharist of Easter. Incense will be used at this service.

The services of the Holy Week form a single great liturgy. Their meaning and power is cumulative, bringing participants deep into contemplation of the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. That said, even if it only possible to attend one of these services, each highlights a particular aspect of the great Christian drama of redemption. For more information, see https://www.trinitychurchashland.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/TrinityAshland/

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