HAC Programs

In partnership with KEET-TV and the Ready-to-Learn initiative, the Humboldt Arts Council and the Morris Graves Museum of Art will offer FREE monthly workshops for children, families, and childcare providers.

These FREE monthly workshops are led by Jackie Hamilton from KEET-TV and take place on the first Saturday of every month from 12-2pm. The workshops are geared to provide opportunities for youth (2-8 years old) to develop critical reading and comprehension skills.

Saturday June 1, 2013 NOON-2pm   

- featuring “If I Could Drive A Fire Truck!"

Each family will take home a FREE BOOK!

June 1st- Arts Alive!

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. for live music and exhibition receptions to celebrate the arts in our community!

The Randles-Labolle-Amirkhan Trio

This eclectic jazz trio, consisting of Tim Randles (piano) Mike LaBolle (drums) and Bobby AmirKhan (bass) will be performing an all original set influenced by Latin, World Beat, Impressionism and Fusion. Members of the band have performed in Hawaii, Senegal and Los Angeles.

June 8th-Second Saturday Family Arts Day

2 - 4 pm

We offer activites for youth and families, including performances, hands-on arts projects, & interactive storytellers.

Humboldt State University Music Academy

Join the Humboldt State University Music Academy for a special presentation of the Humboldt Fiddlers, Flute Ensemble, and Musical Theater group. Following the performances, Family Arts Day participants view the Melvin Schuler and Edward Oliver African Collection on display, and finally create artful instruments using a variety of materials.

OPEN JAZZ JAM SESSIONS 
Join us each Third Sunday of the month from 
2 to 4:30 pm.

Each session will include a performance by local jazz artists, a talk on some aspect of Jazz history and a jam during which guest musicians are invited to join that Sunday’s performing group. Players and singers who wish to play may sign up, list a tune, and perform. Admission is free, although donations are always welcome.

Jimmy Durchslag

Jimmy Durchslag is an accomplished musician, composer and arranger. He has played with numerous ensembles during his 39 years in Humboldt County, including Ponche!, Humboldt Time, the Latin Peppers, Rod and the Ideals, the Garberville Town Band and the Pastime Silent Movie Orchestra. Jimmy is the Director of the Jazz and Latin ensembles at the Lark Music Camp, a gathering of over 700 performers in the Mendocino Woodlands every summer. He is also President of Bembé Records, an Afro-Cuban music label founded in 1996.

Art Talk Sundays

Every First Sunday at 2:00

The June Art Talk is cancelled!