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Upcoming Events

Past Events

  • After Hours presents: the music of Vince Guaraldi
    After Hours presents: the music of Vince Guaraldi
    Dec 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
  • Jingle Jam Holiday Music Benefit Kids Concert
    Jingle Jam Holiday Music Benefit Kids Concert
    Dec 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Arcata, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
  • Jingle Jam Holiday Music Benefit Evening Concert
    Jingle Jam Holiday Music Benefit Evening Concert
    Dec 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
  • Jazz is Peace: 2025 Thelonious Monk
    Jazz is Peace: 2025 Thelonious Monk
    Sat, Oct 11
    Oct 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    James Zeller presents the seventh concert in the "Jazz is Peace" series, this one celebrating the life and works of Thelonious Monk.
  • An Evening of Togetherness- Mighty Violets, Ponies of Harmony and Benny Sidelinger
    An Evening of Togetherness- Mighty Violets, Ponies of Harmony and Benny Sidelinger
    Oct 10, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
  • Homage to the Message: Wayne Shorter
    Homage to the Message: Wayne Shorter
    Thu, Sep 25
    Sep 25, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Come celebrate the soulful quintessential 1950s hard bop compositions of original Jazz Messengers with hosts Ramsey Isaacs and James Zeller. In the words of Art Blakey “We are here to have a ball, so we want you to leave your worldly troubles outside and come in here and swing.”
  • Songwriter MIXTAPE: Ruby Ruth George and Ponies of Harmony
    Songwriter MIXTAPE: Ruby Ruth George and Ponies of Harmony
    Sep 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
  • Ruby Ruth George Album Fundraiser
    Ruby Ruth George Album Fundraiser
    Sep 14, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Arcata, 650 6th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Help Ruby record their dream Album in Nashville!
  • Postponed: Jazz is Peace: Celebrating Charlie Parker
    Postponed: Jazz is Peace: Celebrating Charlie Parker
    Aug 30, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Due to sickness, we are postponing this event. Stay tuned for the new date.
  • RP&JC presents: Water for Gaza
    RP&JC presents: Water for Gaza
    Sat, Aug 23
    Arcata Presbyterian Church
    Aug 23, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Join Redwood Peace and Justice Coalition for a variety show and silent auction with Humboldt Rockers, Ruby Ruth George, Ponies of Harmony (James Zeller & Katie Belknap), and many others!
  • Homage to the Message: Lee Morgan
    Homage to the Message: Lee Morgan
    Thu, Aug 21
    Aug 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Come celebrate the soulful quintessential 1950s hard bop compositions of original Jazz Messengers with hosts Ramsey Isaacs and James Zeller. In the words of Art Blakey “We are here to have a ball, so we want you to leave your worldly troubles outside and come in here and swing.”
  • Jazz is Peace: “love songs for the weary”
    Jazz is Peace: “love songs for the weary”
    Aug 02, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    James Zeller Sings for Peace, Love and Community with special guest Olivia Obidah, Matt Seno, piano, Ramsey Isaacs, drums, Ian Taylor, bass.
  • Homage to the Message
    Homage to the Message
    Thu, Jul 24
    Arcata Playhouse
    Jul 24, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Come celebrate the soulful quintessential 1950s hard bop compositions of original Jazz Messengers with hosts Ramsey Isaacs and James Zeller. In the words of Art Blakey “We are here to have a ball, so we want you to leave your worldly troubles outside and come in here and swing.”
  • Jazz is Peace 2025: Louis Armstrong
    Jazz is Peace 2025: Louis Armstrong
    Sat, Jul 05
    Jul 05, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Join us in an encore performance celebrating the life and works of Louis Armstrong with your hosts James Zeller and Katie Belknap.
  • Homage to the Message: Kenny Dorham
    Homage to the Message: Kenny Dorham
    Sat, Jun 28
    Jun 28, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Come celebrate the soulful quintessential 1950s hard bop compositions of original Jazz Messengers with hosts Ramsey Isaacs and James Zeller. In the words of Art Blakey “We are here to have a ball, so we want you to leave your worldly troubles outside and come in here and swing.”
  • Jazz is Peace 2025 Series: Right Here Right Now
    Jazz is Peace 2025 Series: Right Here Right Now
    Jun 07, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Join your hosts James Zeller and Katie Belknap as they look at the themes of the present moment and community. The show will feature original music composed for the event, as well as jazz standards that fit the evening.
  • Origins: Compositions of Horace Silver, Homage to the Jazz Messengers Series Opener
    Origins: Compositions of Horace Silver, Homage to the Jazz Messengers Series Opener
    May 22, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    Come celebrate the soulful quintessential 1950s hard bop compositions of original Jazz messenger Horace Silver with hosts Ramsey Isaacs and James Zeller. In the words of Art Blakey “We are here to have a ball, so we want you to leave your worldly troubles outside and come in here and swing.”
  • Jazz is Peace 2025 Series: Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
    Jazz is Peace 2025 Series: Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
    May 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
    A review of classic Jazz compositions from the pens of Duke Ellington and his close collaborator, the great Billy Strayhorn, specially arranged for the occasion by James Zeller for a fantastic ensemble of local stars.

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