To Be Queen
RCATA PHO TO
JOHNNY B ERRYPICKER AS RUTABAGA PRINCESS, TERRENCE 2011 MCNALLY/A
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is cool — what the hell a Rutabaga Queen is/does. Since 1978, the Rutabaga Queen has been the public face of the Kinetic Grand Championship, attending Kinetic-themed events, dealing with pesky media and ensuring high levels of mirth among race spectators by being really, really extroverted. Who gets to be royalty? The Rutabaga Queen for any given year is crowned at the
monday
MUSIC
Circuit-Bending Workshop/Concert. 6 p.m. John Haynes Memorial Veterans’ Hall, 483 Conger St., Garberville. Led by the Dekalb, Illinois-based circuitbending band, CMKT4. Potluck at 5 p.m. 923-3700.
DANCE
Swing Dance Night. 7:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Swing what your mama gave you! $5. 616-6876.
22 tuesday MUSIC
Circuit-Bending Workshop/Concert. 3-6 p.m. MARZ Project, 517 Third St., Eureka. See May 21 listing. RSVP 442-8413.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers’ Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets. Fresh and tasty local produce, plants, breads and jams. 726-9371.
ETC.
Humboldt Cribbage Club. 6:15-9:30 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Weekly cribbage tournament. $7. cribbage.org. 444-3161. Healing Rooms of the Redwood Coast. 6:30-9 p.m. Wood Street Chapel, 1649 Wood St., Fortuna. Nondenominational prayer group. healingrooms.com. 834-5800.
23 wednesday DANCE
Once Upon A Time. 7 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts. See May 18 listing.
FOR KIDS
annual Rutabaga Ball being held this year on Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at the Portuguese Hall on 11th Street in Arcata. Following pageant-format, the Queen crowning process consists of three rounds of competition: a formal wear round, a talent round and, of course, a swimsuit competition. Which brings us back to our endorsement. Not only is Johnny BerryPicker a kindhearted, sweetheart of a man — he was the Jacoby Storehouse Santa last year, for crissakes — he’s got the experience to effectively lead the Kinetic Nation. Last year, Johnny BerryPicker was crowned the Rutabaga Princess — in other words, the runner-up who will pick up the slack if the official Rutabaga Queen, I dunno, dies
or joins the Merchant Marines or something. Now, BerryPicker is, oh, let’s say a full-figured gentleman. And we think that maybe — with all due respect to Queen G-Ma — had he been a tad more daring with his choice of “bay crossing” attire, he could have brought home that crown. This is not to say there are not other worthy Queen candidates, but that said, 2012 has “Year of the Picker” written all over it. We’re picking Johnny (and maybe a speedo) to win it. For more info, check out rutabagaqueen.com. For the glory. — Andrew Goff
STUDIO
Elsewhere in this week’s Journal, voters can delve into the thoughtful nuances of our publisher’s positions on the upcoming California June primary election. But here’s where we really relish the longstanding Mass Media tradition of throwing weight behind public figures dreaming of power and inaugurations. The North Coast Journal totally thinks that Johnny BerryPicker should be named the 2012 Rutabaga Queen! Like, big time! Before we get into the logic behind our mega-important ’baga bump, we should tell you — in case you don’t know, which
Fratello Marionettes. 3:30 p.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. 6:30 p.m. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Kevin Menegus and Fred C. Riley III present “The Vaudeville
Heads Up…
Want a Pitbull? Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter will discount pitbull adoptions by 50 percent during the month of May, in an effort to reduce our population and find caring homes for more dogs. Visit the shelter at 980 Lycoming Ave., McKinleyville, or online at petharbor.com. Teen Summer Jobs! The Youth Conservation Corps is a summer employment program for young men and women, ages 15 through 18, doing important conservation work on public lands. The eight-week program begins on June 25 and concludes on Aug. 17. Apply by
May 30. Call 733-1946 or visit fws.gov/humboldtbay for more info. Is Your Baby Cute? The Stork’s Nest in the McKinleyville Shopping Center is now accepting photographs for the Fourth Annual Humboldt’s Cutest Baby Contest. Babies newborn to 48 months are eligible. Personal snapshots. No professional photos. Deadline is May 18. Call 8400300 with any questions. ●
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Follies,” a marionette variety show presented in the spirit of the old time music hall. humlib.org. 269-1910.
ETC.
Mad River Softball Association. 7 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Organizational meeting for 2012 adult Wood Bat Softball League starting first week of June. Samoafog@aol.com. 445-3432. Eureka Mindfulness Group. 7:15 p.m. First Christian Church Eureka, 730 K St. Led by Cindee Grace. Topic: “Enlightenment On Your Own Terms.” Fragrance free, please. $3/$6 free will donation. 269-7044.
24 thursday ART
Figure Drawing Group. 7-9 p.m. Cheri Blackerby Gallery. See May 17 listing.
COMEDY
Random Acts of Comedy. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Humboldt’s funniest freaks this side of the asylum, local loons and possible pole dancers perform. $6/$10 adv. 822-1220.
SPORTS
Humboldt Tri-Kids Triathlon. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Arcata Community Pool, 1150 16th St. Kids ages 7 to 18 swim, bike and run their way to the finish line. Register day of the race. www.trikids.com. 496-0257.
ETC.
Ice Cream Social. 6:30 p.m. Woodside Preschool, 900 Hodgson St., Eureka. For those interested in enrollment. www.woodsidepreschool.com. 445-9132.
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