Arts And Entertainment

Golden States of Grace: Prayers of the Disinherited

Humboldt State University's First Street Gallery presents, "Golden States of Grace: Prayers of the Disinherited," a photo documentary exhibit by Rick Nahmias, made possible by alumni gifts to the Humboldt Loyalty Fund. Programs benefited by the Fund span the university and include student scholarships, faculty research, academic programs, the library and special projects.

Hallelujah Chorus in Arcata

The Humboldt Symphony and a chorus comprised of the Humboldt Chorale and University Singers perform the ultimate big finish to their holiday concert: the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah, and the audience is invited to join in.

Big Band Jazz at HSU Dec. 6 and 8

Jazz of different styles and from different eras gets the big band treatment in two concerts by HSU ensembles: the AM Jazz Band on Thursday, Dec. 6 and the Jazz Orchestra on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Fall Art and Artisans Fair Dec. 5-6

Humboldt State University’s Art Department will host a Fall Art and Artisans Fair in the Reese Bullen Gallery, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3-7 p.m., and Thursday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Midnight Sun: Works by Julie McNiel

Humboldt State University's First Street Gallery presents _Midnight Sun: Works by Julie McNiel_. Produced and curated by the students in HSU's Museum and Gallery Practices Program, the exhibit runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 3.

Works by the Giant Squid: A Print Makers Collective

Humboldt State University’s First Street Gallery presents _Works by the Giant Squid: A Print Makers Collective_ featuring affordable works of art for the Holiday Season. The exhibition, which is produced by students in HSU's Museum and Gallery Practices Program, runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 23.

Annual Madrigal Singers and MRT Concert Dec. 2

The HSU Madrigal Singers present their annual holiday show of 16th century English hits, followed by the Mad River Transit Singers creating some spontaneous jazz combustion in their joint concert on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Fulkerson Recital Hall.

Theatre's Shakuntala Begins Nov. 29

It’s a holiday show with a difference: the story is one of the oldest in India. Yet it has all the elements of western fairy tales: it’s Cinderella with a twist. “Though we try to be true to the essence of Sanskrit drama,” said Margaret Thomas Kelso, who adapted it for the 21st century stage, “we present it as a fairy tale story with a rich cultural history.”

A Bugler’s Holiday with the HSU Symphonic Band

It’s a bugler’s holiday with the HSU Symphonic Band Friday, Nov. 30 at Fulkerson Hall, but there’s more. It’s also, a tribute to gum-suckers, a dramatic sunset, a visit to Electric Park, a Mexican anthem and a rare demonstration of the art of “the smear.”

Choose Your Jazz in Two Shows at Fulkerson Hall

There may be no such thing as too much jazz, but this fall there was too much for one Jazz Combos concert—so Fulkerson Recital Hall will host two separate shows with a total of five combos on Sunday, Nov. 11.

Benefit Performance of “8”—the Marriage Equality Play

The Humboldt State University Department of Theatre, Film & Dance presents an authorized staged reading of “8,” the celebrated play about Proposition 8 and marriage equality, for one benefit performance Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Van Duzer Theatre.

International Singer Returns for Halloween Concert

Fresh from a “vividly dramatic” performance in Manhattan lauded by the New York Times, mezzo-soprano (and Arcata High grad) Hai-Ting Chinn returns home to perform a recital of spooky songs from the classical repertoire on Halloween night, Oct. 31 at the HSU Fulkerson Recital Hall at HSU.

IGNITE! The Art of Sustainability Comes to HSU

Humboldt State University’s Reese Bullen Gallery presents IGNITE! The Art of Sustainability through November 15, 2012 with an opening reception on Thursday, October 18 from 4-6 p.m.