Tantalizing Torch Songs with songstress Claire Bent and RLAD
Join us May 16, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Trinidad Town Hall
Claire is probably the most sought after young jazz singer in Humboldt. Her subtle phrasing, coupled with a unique scat style all her own, create a performance like no other. RLAD is Tim Randles, piano, Ken Lawrence, bass, Mike LaBolle, drums, and Doug Marcus, guitar.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. $10-20 sliding scale, snacks and drinks available.
Produced by Westhaven Center for the Arts
Trinidad Art Night, Kick-off for 2025!
Saturday April 26, 2025
*5:30-8:30 p.m. (Times may vary)
Featured Band: Band O Loko, at Saunders Plaza East.
Let’s Walk! Trinidad Art Night Kick-Off for 2025, is Saturday, April 26th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, and features Band O Loko at Saunders Plaza East Bandstand, in front of The Lighthouse Grill, Flying Oms at Trinidad Town Hall, Tristan Norton at Moonstone Crossing and the Bayside Music Collective at Seascape Restaurant and Pier. This town-wide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales, and oyster, cider, or wine tastings. Call 707-834-2479, or visit trinidadartnight.com. Presented by Forbes & Associates – Sarah Corliss; produced by Westhaven Center for the Arts.
SCHEDULE:
THE LIGHTHOUSE GRILL, 355 Main St., Trinidad, CA
Exhibit: Willa Owens, Acrylic on Canvas. Prints, Note Cards, and Books by: Susan Mayclin Stephenson and Jeff Stanley.
SAUNDERS PLAZA EAST (Bandstand), 355 Main St., Trinidad, CA
Music: Band O Loko, with Kevin Held, originals and covers.
*Sponsored by the businesses of Saunders Park.
Face Painting: by Lela Annotto Arts. Designs for all ages!
HEADIES PIZZA AND POUR, 359 Main St., Trinidad, CA
Exhibit: Featuring the art of Antoinette “Toni” Magyar: Acrylic on Canvas.
FORBES AND ASSOCIATES – SARAH CORLISS, 343 Main St., Trinidad, CA
Exhibit: Featuring the sculpted paintings by local artist Matt Dodge. For information visit MattDodgeImages.com. Libations.
TRINIDAD MUSEUM, 400 Janis Court, Trinidad, CA
Exhibit Opening: “The Humboldt Project-Postcards of Trinidad,” a collection of both rare and familiar Trinidad images from the Steve Lazar Collection, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Steve Lazar and co-curator Nora Thompson, a Cal-Poly intern, will be on hand to greet visitors. Steve Lazar, a Humboldt County Planner, is a deltiologist. He explains, “What began as a curiosity quickly turned from hobby to habit and the collection now stands at 10,000 plus cards, acquired one by one over the past 15 years.” Most of his collection are Humboldt County images from the early 1900s to the present day. The museum selected Trinidad postcards from the Lazar Collection for its Photography Room exhibit. In addition, 300 images are shown in a continuous slide show loop. Call (707) 677-3816 for information.
TRINIDAD SCHOOL, 300 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA
Skate Ramps! (TBA)
TRINIDAD CIVIC CLUB ROOM, 409 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA
EVENT INFORMATION STATION
The Trinidad Civic Club features their ‘Unique Boutique’ in the Clubroom, with jewelry, art, memorabilia and other items for sale to benefit the Memorial Lighthouse Monument.
TRINIDAD TOWN HALL, 409 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA
Music: Flying Oms, a string duo plus! travels through traditional fiddle landscapes and classical temples, with new and ancient music to dream dance and listen to. Featuring world class violinists Rob Diggins and Jolianne Einem, on violins, viola, guitar and vocals- original Celtic tunes by Rob, Eastern European folk music, Jazz Manouche, English Country Dances, Baroque arrangements, Indie String Pop, and String Jazz!
TRINIDAD ART GALLERY, 490 Trinity St, Trinidad, CA
Exhibit and Reception: Featuring jeweler Susan Kohl and painter Annie Reid. The gallery presents the artists’ newest and featured works. Snacks will be available, as will a wine pour benefiting Trinidad Coastal Land Trust.
TRINIDAD BAY EATERY & Gallery, 607 Parker St., Trinidad, CA
Exhibit: Saylor Buxcel, Photography.
Tap take-over by Humboldt Regeneration.
MOONSTONE CROSSING, 529 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA
Exhibit: Featuring acrylic paintings by Antoinette ‘Toni’ Magyar.
Music: Tristan Norton, local jazz artist, guitar.
Wine tasting: Pick from a variety of Moonstone Crossing wines hand-crafted in small quantities using traditional-style winemaking techniques. Enjoy tasting, with snacks or Dick Taylor chocolates.
SEASCAPE RESTAURANT AND PIER, 1 Bay St., Trinidad, CA
Restaurant: Open until 8:00 p.m.
*Music: 5-8 pm Bayside Music Collective, outside, with classic rock covers along with some crowd pleasing originals.
Bayou Swami’s Let’s dance!
Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 7pm
Trinidad Town Hall
Westhaven Center for the Arts presents a concert with the Swamis! Get yer toe tapping and yer face smiling. Hear music of Louisiana and swampy originals by Jeff Landen, guitar/vocals, with Randle Lundberg, button accordions, fiddle and vocals, Kate Koemel, T-fer, rubboard and vocals, Marla Joy, bass and Tommy Fitzmaurice, drums. $5-20 sliding scale. Snacks and drinks available. for info call 707-834-2479, or visit us online at westhavencenter.org.
In a Mellow Tone: RLA and James Zeller, trombone/vocals.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Doors Open at 6:30 pm
Westhaven Center for the Arts
For years RLA has showcased talented local jazz artists for Westhaven Center for the Art’s series with a resounding success. This performance features James Zeller on trombone and vocals. An Oregon native, James spent 17 years as a performer and bandleader in New York City before relocating to Humboldt. He performed with The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and also at The Village Vanguard Orchestra, Slide Hampton, Joe Chambers and The Jimmy Heath Orchestra. He has also appeared at legendary venues such as The Blue Note and The Jazz Standard.
RLAD: Tim Randles, keys, Doug Marcum, guitar, Ken Lawrence, bass, and Mike LaBolle, drums. Snack and drinks available. $10-20 sliding donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call 707-834-2479 for more information.
*Note WCA’s regular Third Friday Jazz night is on the 4th Friday for this month only.
A True Heart: 7th Generation Rise and LodeStar Celebrate Songwriter Linda Faye Carson’s Birthday!
Friday, February 28, 225 @ 7pm
Trinidad Town Hall
Hear Indigenous Soul music and Rockin’ Cosmic Folk Grass with a great dance floor and plenty of seats.
7th Generation Rise, 7:00 pm: Goodshield Aguilar, vocals/guitar, Mignon Geli, flute, Sanjay, bass, Lewis Scott, vocals and Alex Litzinger, drums.
Lodestar, 8:00 pm: Goodshield Aguilar, vocals/guitar, Caterina Delaisla, vocals/keyboardRob Diggins, Synthviolin/trumpet, Jolie Einem, electric bass, Chela Boss, vocals, and Alex Litzinger, drums.
Snacks and Drinks available. $5-20 sliding scale.
Art of the Saxophone!
Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 7pm
Enjoy a mix of well known classic jazz tunes with RLA and special guest
Francis Vanek, saxophone. RLA is Tim Randles, piano, Ken Lawrence, electric bass, Mike LaBolle, drums. $10-20 sliding scale | Drinks and snacks available.
Do the Camel Rock!
Trinidad Town Hall
Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Do the Camel Rock! The Clam Beach Roadies will perform an eclectic mix of covers of well known, danceable, classic & newer rock-n-roll. Band: Jodi Harriel, bass and vocals, Sam Johnson, lead guitar and vocals,, Henry Holloman, drums, Richard McKenzie flute, congas, keyboard, and Michael Bickford, rhythm guitar, vocals. $5-20 sliding scale, Drinks and snacks available.
Let’s Walk!
Trinidad Art Night’s Last of the Season!
September 28, 2024
5:30 – 8:30 PM (*times may vary)
Featuring Claire Bent and Citizen Funk at Saunders Park East Bandstand, Celtic music with Seabury Gould, guitar/vocals and Evan Morden, fiddle at Trinidad Town Hall, harp music with Howdy Emerson at Trinidad Art Gallery, and Local songwriter Mihael Kavanaugh, at Trinidad Bay Eatery.
This town-wide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales, and oyster, cider, or wine tastings and coincides this month with the Annual Fisherman’s Feast, and Trinidad Trinidad Civic Club Dessert Cafe, 12:00-5:00 p.m., with The Arts and Craft Faire vendors in Town Hall 11:00 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. and the 1st Annual Ne-er-nerh Days, 10:30-5:00 p.m. in Trinidad Harbor. Call 707-834-2479, or visit trinidadartnight.com. Presented by Forbes & Associates – Sarah Corliss; produced by Westhaven Center for the Arts.
SCHEDULE:
THE LIGHTHOUSE GRILL, 355 Main St., Trinidad, CA 95570.
Exhibit: Jimmy Callian, Photographs. Note Cards and Books by: Susan Mayclin Stephenson. Note Cards and Prints by: Jeff Stanley
SAUNDERS PLAZA EAST (Bandstand) 355 Main St., Trinidad, CA 95570.
Music: Claire Bent and Citizen Funk – a mix of high energy funk, soul and R&B
*Sponsored by the businesses of Saunders Park.
Face Painting: by Lela Annotto Arts. Designs for all ages!
HEADIES PIZZA AND POUR, 359 Main St, Trinidad, CA 95570.
Exhibit: Featuring the art of Jonathan Townes.
TRINIDAD MUSEUM 400 Janis Court, Trinidad, CA 95570.
Exhibit and Music: TBA
TRINIDAD SCHOOL 300 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA 95570.
Skate Ramps!
TRINIDAD CIVIC CLUB ROOM 409 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA 95570.
EVENT INFORMATION STATION
* The Trinidad Civic Club is hosting two fundraisers. The Dessert Cafe` in the Town Hall Clubroom is locally famous for fabulous desserts and will be open from 11 am – 5 pm. The Arts & Crafts Faire with vendors in the Town Hall will be open from 11 am – 5 pm and during Trinidad Art Night 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
TRINIDAD TOWN HALL 409 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA 95570.
Music: Seaburry Gould, guitar/vocals and Evan Morden, fiddle, bringing the sounds of Ireland and other Celtic lands.
TRINIDAD ART GALLERY 490 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA 95570.
Exhibit: Visit Trinidad Art Gallery on Saturday, September 28th as we celebrate painter Mara Friedman and jeweler Drew Forsell. From 5:30-8:30 pm the gallery will host a reception with the artists’ newest and featured works.
Music: Enjoy harp music by member Howdy Emerson.
Snacks will be available, as will a wine pour benefitting Trinidad Coastal Land Trust.
TRINIDAD BAY EATERY & Gallery 607 Parker St., Trinidad, CA 95570.
Exhibit: Featuring artist Julia Neuman’s ‘Watercolor & Sketch of the Natural World’.
Music: Local songwriter Mihael Kavanaugh, Inspiring the heart and mind through guitar, flute and vocals.
*Eatery Oyster Bar: 12 to 8pm
Tasting: With beermaker Jacob Pressey from Regeneration Brewing Co. On draft!
*Vendors: Bobbi Yarborough, Dragonfly Pottery, Jennifer, Sacred Mushrooms *Cacao Tasting, 2- 5pm, Nancy Pippen, Miniature Clay Art, Live Demo
MOONSTONE CROSSING 529 Trinity St., Trinidad, CA 95570.
Exhibit: TBA
Wine tasting: Pick from a variety of Moonstone Crossing wines hand-crafted in small quantities using traditional-style winemaking techniques. Enjoy tasting, with snacks or Dick Taylor chocolates. https://www.moonstonecrossing.com/#modern-organic-thai
Westhaven Center for the Arts brings you ‘La Vie en Claire’. Songstress Claire Bent and RLAD bring you their favorites from The Great American Songbook! RLAD is Tim Randles, piano, Ken Lawrence, bass, Micke LaBolle drums, and Doug Marcus, guitar.
Call 707-834-2479, or visit trinidadartnight.com. $10-20 sliding scale, drinks and snacks available.