Concerts planned
The Cal Poly Humboldt School of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents the University Singers and Humboldt Chorale, led by choral director Rachel Samet, in two live concerts on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Fulkerson Recital Hall on the Arcata campus.
The concert, titled “A Crowded Table,” celebrates the idea of cultivating community and embracing diversity. Concert tickets are $15 general, $5 children, and free for Cal Poly Humboldt students with ID. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre.
The 100-plus member Humboldt Chorale welcomes the audience in a party setting with the lively “Brindisi” chorus from Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Andrea Ramsey’s arrangement of The Highwomen’s “A Crowded Table” follows, welcoming everyone with a folk-like feel. Walter Robinson’s “Harriet Tubman” celebrates the iconic heroine and in a fun and engaging way with Kathleen McGuire’s bluesy arrangement. Jacob Narverud’s “Lunar Lullaby” invites all to dream with soaring melodies and rich harmonies. Canadian composer Brian Tate’s “Connected” is an upbeat call for seeing diverse humans come together as one community. The Humboldt Chorale concludes the first half with Susan Brumfield’s “No Time,” an emotionally impactful arrangement of a traditional camp meeting song.
The University Singers start the second half of the program with Felix Mendelssohn’s double choir motet, “Heilig,” followed by Thomas Morley’s well-known English madrigal, “Sing we and chant it.” Jocelyn Hagen’s “Belong” embraces inclusiveness with rich, jazz-influenced harmonies and poignant lyrics. Lars Jansson’s “To the Mothers in Brazil: Salve Regina” combines traditional Latin text with a compassionate backstory about longing and the fight against injustice. The University Singers close their set with Zachary Moore’s “Hope,” which encapsulates optimism with intricate rhythms, delicate melodies and robust harmonies.
The Humboldt Chorale and University Singers will join together to form a 130-member choir with the Yiddish folk song, “Ale Brider,” arranged by Joshua Jacobson. It conveys the message, “We are all united, whether we have much or little.”
Trio performs
The Temporary Resonance Trio will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Monday Club on Main Street in Fortuna.
The trio is made up of Terrie Baune, violin; John Chernoff, piano; and Carol Jacobson, cello.
To purchase tickets, go to https://fortunaconcertseries.com/tickets.
Film screening
The Humboldt Jewish Film Festival invites all to a screening of the movie “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue” May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Minor Theatre in Arcata.
A press release for the event describes the film as such: “A real-life rescue explodes like a nerve-fraying thriller as a retired Israeli general and his wife race to the Gaza border to save their family during the Oct. 7 attacks.” This film’s premiere ignited global controversy after being briefly withdrawn then reinstated by the Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the People’s Choice Award.
Band to play
The Back Seat Drivers will play at the Logger Bar in Blue Lake May 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. There is no cover charge.
Frank Anderson, Alan Glaseroff and Ann Lindsay will play Delta Piedmont blues and handmade topical songs.
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