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Redwood Jazz Alliance Presents Helen Sung Quartet+

October 17, 2023
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The Mask of Human Folly: Commedia Dell’arte and the Play of Comedy

October 18, 2023
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November 17, 2023
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The California Poppies

November 10, 2023
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Scott Amendola and Phillip Greenlief

November 11, 2023
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Migrations

September 30, 2023
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Bouffon: Grotesque Poetry for Social Change Workshop

November 5, 2023
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Casey Neill & Jerry Joseph Benefit Concert for EPIC

October 20, 2023
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Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands Quartet

Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands

October 13, 2023
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Peter and the Wolf and The Golden Goose

October 6, 2023
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Tempting Fate: Nov. 3 & 4

November 3, 2023
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Hanneke Cassel Band

October 15, 2023
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The Arcata Playhouse is a community arts center that presents live theater, music, variety arts, and films. The 150-seat venue is regularly used by a diverse collection of community organizations and individuals for public and private events, and hosts youth workshops, teen programs, and houses a maker's studio equipped with a multitude of arts and crafts tools and supplies.

Arcata Playhouse es un centro comunitario de arte que presenta teatro en vivo, música, artes escénicas, y películas. Este lugar de eventos con un aforo de 150 personas es utilizado regularmente por diversas organizaciones de la communidad así como por individuos. El Playhouse también organiza talleres para niñas, un programa para adolescentes, una serie de espectáculos familiares y el programa de Artistas en las Escuelas.

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We had so much fun bringing the Wonder Wagon to th We had so much fun bringing the Wonder Wagon to the Earth Day Festival this weekend! 🌏🌱 thanks to all who organized and twirled a ribbon stick with us 🫶✨catch us next at the Garberville Farmers Market May 5th!!
this week Playhouse Arts staff members Janie (Wond this week Playhouse Arts staff members Janie (Wonder Wagon Coordinator / Box Office Queen) and Neroli (Humboldt Hot Air Station Manager) took a trip down to Sacramento to attend the CA Arts and Culture Summit and rally for arts funding to state legislators 🏛🤝✨ they went with the Humboldt Creative Alliance, which included Leslie from Ink People, Calder from NCRT, Aundrea from YAWS, and Brenda from Centro del Pueblo! Featured in the first slide (all the way on the left) is also Stephanie from the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness, who was advocating for arts funding just North of us ❤️ It was an incredible trip and they are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to represent Playhouse Arts / Humboldt County in the midst of all the amazing art work happening state wide 🥳🫶 as the mayor of Sacramento quoted in his speech— “we paint walls to bring people in, we don’t build walls to keep people out.” 🎨🌟 

@caforthearts @calartscouncil @senmikemcguire @create_ca 

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As part of the 17th Annual Family Fun Series, Play As part of the 17th Annual Family Fun Series, Playhouse Arts brings STORIES FROM HOME to the Playhouse Stage!

Stories from Home is a collection of tales from local storytellers and musicians. Weaving together puppets, stories, and live music, the Playhouse Ensemble will be joined by Ernie Albers to create a visual and sensory treat. Stories from Home reaches into the heart of where we live, who we are, and who we can become.

Public performances will take place Saturday, April 29th at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are $10 kids / $15 adults / $40 families of four or more. Ticket link in bio!

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We had so much fun last weekend eating waffles wit We had so much fun last weekend eating waffles with our staff and board members !! We chatted about our goals, challenges, and favorite waffle toppings 🧇✨
Welcome to a shadow puppet performance by the stud Welcome to a shadow puppet performance by the students of Trinidad School, where we just finished a two-week residency 🦚 🐅🐊 🐺 🐈 🐻 

This project is part of the Skue-yech Son-ee-naw (We are becoming well) program, a partnership between The Yurok Tribe Wellness Coalition @theyuroktribe and Playhouse Arts.

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We witnessed such an exciting announcement this mo We witnessed such an exciting announcement this morning at Arcata City Hall! The city has secured $2.5 million to fund improvements at Carlson Park in Valley West, which will take place this summer, enhancing the only riverfront park in Arcata. 💦 🌳 🛝 ⚽️ 

State Senator Mike McGuire, Arcata Vice-Mayor Meredith Matthews, and the three leaders of CUNA (Comunidad Unida Del Norte De Arcata) spoke on behalf of this news. We can’t wait to see it all unfold.

CUNA is a project of Playhouse Arts, working to build a better-represented Valley West/North Arcata. The CUNA team is Eibar Romero, Laura Muñoz, and Kimberley White. Check out their website (link in our bio) to learn more! 

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Our Spring Break Theater Camp is for ages 6-12 and Our Spring Break Theater Camp is for ages 6-12 and will take place at the Arcata Playhouse next week! Join us for fun fun and more fun🤩🎭📝💡🌈❣️

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Playhouse Arts presents the 2023 Spring Break Work Playhouse Arts presents the 2023 Spring Break Workshops at the Arcata Playhouse! This year the camp is focused on theater, and runs Monday through Friday, April 10-14, for children aged 6-12.

Click the link in our bio for details and registration!

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