‘Hair’

“Hair” is a rock musical that debuted at Joseph Papp’s Public Theater, an off-Broadway location, but in a short time made its way to the bright lights of a Broadway theater.

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What a day for a spring tea ...

In April, we all expect to be hit with the occasional rainfall, which is where I suppose the old saying “April showers bring May flowers” comes from, but attendees at the annual Eureka Republican Women’s Tea were greeted by a sunny, albeit windy day Friday, April 18.

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Supporting Humboldt County youths

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.”— John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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Casino Royale

When I hear the words “Casino Royale,” what immediately comes to mind is style, elegance, gambling and intrigue. One cannot help but picture a beautiful casino located on a cliff overlooking the French Riviera, with a dashing figure bedecked in a perfectly tailored Brioni tuxedo walking through announcing that his name is “Bond, James Bond.”

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Rep Fest 2008

When we think of the Ferndale Repertory Theatre, what comes to mind is an extremely talented and hardworking group that provides the community with wonderful live performances of classics such as “The Sound of Music” and “To Kill a Mocking Bird.” On Saturday, March 8 at the Ferndale Pavilion, the Ferndale Rep delivered what we all have come to expect from the imaginative group when it hosted its annual Rep Fest. The 150 attendees enjoyed the extravagant costumes worn by many guests representing favorite theatrical productions such as “Grease” and “Guys and Dolls.”

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A Beach Party In Winter…?

Typically, when we think of a beach party, what comes to mind is lying on white sandy beaches sipping a cold piña colada while basking in the sun. While most of us were continuing to make it through the last remnants of winter, the Discovery Museum held its annual beach-themed party March 7. The beach party is the kickoff event for those daredevils who have the courage to take a plunge into Humboldt Bay during the Perilous Plunge.

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Hopping Into Easter

Early in the morning on Saturday, March 15, I wasn’t quite sure how Peter Cottontail and his friends, Spiderman, the Tooth Fairy, Elmo and Batman were going to make their way to the Elks Lodge due the heavy down pour of rain.

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Destination ... Martini Party

Many years ago, it was customary and in vogue for people to have two martinis with lunch. Those days are long past, but the days of attending a fabulous martini party with wonderful friends is always in fashion, which is exactly what a hundred-plus people did recently.

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Some Enchanted Evening

All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players

— William Shakespeare

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About Town

The chocolate flowed as readily as the conversation in a scene that would have made Willy Wonka himself green with envy, at Vector Rehabilitation’s 25th annual Gala Chocolate Party held yesterday afternoon at the Wharfinger. If the cocoa-scented air wasn’t enough to entice attendees into the sweet paradise, the jazzy sounds of the Jim Lahman Blues Quartet lured them in with an extra spring in their step.

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