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AT A GLANCE - 2009
DECEMBER 2009
Through December 10, Arla Smith Evanhoff - Encaustic paintings. Mendocino Jewelry Studio, 45105 Main St., Mendocino. (707) 937-0181 www.mendocinojewelry.com
| Through December 31, At Partners Gallery: Twelve & Under – Small Works show, handmade ornaments. First Friday Reception, November 6th, 5 - 8 pm. Hours: Thurs. - Mon., 10 am to 5 pm, Partners Gallery, 335 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 962-0233 www.partnersgallery.com |
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Twisty Tuscan Vines, Maeve Croghan
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Through January 7, Maeve Croghan Holiday Solo Show at Stanford Inn by the Sea and Ravens Restaurant, Highway 1 & Comptche Ukiah Road, Mendocino. (800) 331-8884 www.maevecroghan.com |
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor –
Thurs. 12/3 - Tommy Grattan and Willem Van Thillo, from the Legendary Konrad Twilley Band.
Fri. 12/4 - Wild Rice - Soothing rhymic sounds
Sat. 12/5 - Po A Tree - Acoustic Heartsong
Thurs. 12/10 - Stolen Bikes Ride Faster - Ben Leyva and Friends - Something Different
Fri. 12/11 - Los Brownies - Funk 'N Blues with a Latin twist W/ Maro & Jorge Gomez & Jimmy Brown
Sat. 12/12 - Quarteto Pura Vida - Hot Latin, Afro - Caribbean
Thurs. 12/17 - Blushin' Rouletes, Americana Folk
Fri. 12/18- Antonia Lamb & Friends - Eclectic folk fusion
Sat. 12/19 - David Duret is Lollywagon - Musical storytelling
Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
Jacob Hewko's paintings will be on display beginning Saturday, December 12th.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
December 3 – January 31, The Northcoast Artists Cooperative Gallery features Small Works and Precious Objects – a members show with guest artists Jan Wax & Chris Bing and Sandy Oppenheimer. Opening Reception December 4, 5 - 9 pm. Northcoast Artists Gallery, 362 N. Main Street, Fort Bragg. Open everyday, 10 am - 6 pm. (707) 964-8266 www.northcoastartists.org
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Though December 31, More Fruit - Fruit of the Redwoods, reliefs in salvaged old-growth by Taiji & Masako Arita. Join us on Friday December 4th for our 3rd anniversary year-end show and raffle drawing, featuring the work of Jose Cross, Jacquelyn Hewitt, Taiji and Masako Arita, Yorgen Kvinsland, and Brian Brown. Plus, music, poetry and other fun stuff. Raffle will be at 7 pm. art3g, located in the Company Store, 303 N. Main St, Ste 3g, Fort Bragg. Gallery hours by appointment. (707) 964-9666 www.art3g.info/index.html |
Through January 31, Recent Work by Julie Higgins – In a style reminiscent of Mexican muralists, bold voluptuous women, agricultural fields, crescent moons and calla lilies intertwine to tell her own mythology. Reception with the Artist, First Friday, December 4th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. V'Canto Restaurant, an Italian Eating House, 124 East Laural St., Fort Bragg. Sun, Mon, & Thurs 4:30 - 9 pm, Fri & Sat till 10 pm. (707) 964-6844 www.artistjuliehiggins.com
| Through February 7, Through the Viewfinder: Mendocino Landscapes – An exhibit of photographs by Bill Brazill, Rita Crane, Charlie Hochberg, Jon Klein, Paul Kozal, Tom Liden, Peter W. Stearns, and Robert Taylor. Mendocino County is home to many photographers who use the medium to capture poetic fleeting moments of light, weather and form across the landscape. Many of the images are striking scenic wonders. Other mysterious photographs suggest stories through their juxtaposition of man made objects in nature. Grace Hudson Museum, 431 South Main St., Ukiah. Hours: Wed. - Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm; Sun., Noon - 4:30 pm. (707) 467-2836 www.gracehudsonmuseum.org |
Sunset at Cavanaugh Beach
by Jon Klein
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December 1 – December 31, - Opening delayed due to fire -The Wooden Toy Show – Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers are making a gift for us all as they direct their talents into making fun and intriguing wooden toys that entertain children and adults alike. Cherished by children since they began playing with sticks, wooden toys have always been favored by parents to inspire, amuse and provide quiet entertainment for their young. Hoops, tops, rocking horses, rattles, mobiles, whirlygigs and all matter of wooden toys will pour out of the furniture makers' workshops. Reception: Sat., Dec. 19th, 5 - 8 pm. Hours: Wed. - Sun.,10 am - 5 pm. Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street. (707) 937-5818 www.mendocinoartcenter.org
December 2, The Mendocino Theatre Company’s Fall Reading Series – The Visiting Artists by Joel Schwartz, directed by Joel Schwartz. Suggested donation is $5. 7 pm, one performance only at the Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
December 3 – December 28, At Partners Gallery: Small Works Gallery Artists, handmade ornaments. First Friday Reception, December 4th, 5 - 8 pm. Gallery hours: Thurs. - Mon., 10 am to 5 pm, Partners Gallery, 335 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 962-0233 www.partnersgallery.com
December 3 – December 13, Willits Shakespeare Company presents The Tempest – For two weeks only you can join them as they present this tale of sorcery, revenge, love, laughter, and forgiveness. Join us Friday Dec. 4 for our gala and enjoy complimentary food and beverages. Also, Dec. 10 we will be donating 10% of ticket sales to Willits Charter School’s Theatre Program. Tickets are $12 Thurs. and Sun.; $15 Fri and Sat, available at Leaves of Grass in Willits and at the door. For more information call (707) 459-0895.
December 3 – January 31, The Northcoast Artists Cooperative Gallery features Small Works and Precious Objects – a members show with guest artists Jan Wax & Chris Bing and Sandy Oppenheimer. Opening Reception December 4, 5 - 9 pm. Northcoast Artists Gallery, 362 N. Main Street, Fort Bragg. Open everyday, 10 am - 6 pm. (707) 964-8266 www.northcoastartists.org
December 4 – 12, The Fort Bragg Fabric Studio will be Open for Holiday Shopping - Unique handprinted and painted scarves, aprons, dishtowels, T-shirts, fun fleece wear, toys, cards and more by Lolli Jacobsen, Iren Rothenberger and toy maker Stefan Furrer. Friday, December 4: 3:30pm – 8 pm, Sat. & Sun., Dec. 5 & 6: 11 0am - 4 pm. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 12 & 13: 11 am - 4 pm. The Fort Bragg Fabric Studio is located at 122 E. Fir St., two blocks north of Laurel St. in Fort Bragg.
Meet the artists in our community; Opening receptions for new exhibits are held each First Friday at Fort Bragg & Ukiah galleries from 5 to 8 pm.
Participating Fort Bragg galleries include:
Partners Gallery, Edgewater Gallery, Northcoast Artists Gallery, Art 3G, Art Explorers, Mendocino Coast Photography Guild and Gallery, Green Door Studio, Erin Dertner Studio, and others.
Participating Ukiah galleries include:
Corner Gallery, Graces On Main, Grace Hudson Museum, Hoyman-Browe Gallery, Tierra-Art, Garden, Wine, Mendocino Environmental Center and Gallery, Alden Tech & Design, The Westside Renaissance Market and Gallery and Nomad's World Gallery.
First Friday in Ukiah
December 4, 5 - 8 pm. A great time for an Art Walk in our historic downtown Ukiah. Meet your friends, enjoy food and music, see and perhaps take home some beautiful pieces of art. Many businesses and restaurants will also be open for shopping or a delicious dinner.
CORNER GALLERY- For the holidays, the gallery is open daily, Monday through Sunday, from 11 am to 6 PM They offer handmade mugs, wood and abalone pens, glass bowls, jewelry, silk scarves, garden plaques, paintings, mosaics, cards, and more. The gallery is located at 201 S. State Street and the Annex is next door. Gallery: (707) 462-1400 www.artcenterukiah.com
GRACES ON MAIN AND HOYMAN-BROWE GALLERY- will not be open this First Friday. They will be closing at 5 pm to get ready for their annual "Holiday Open Studio" which is this Saturday, December 5th 9 am - 4 pm. They begin their holiday celebration showing their traditional patterns, and you will also will have an opportunity to preview their new work which includes holiday themes including gingerbread houses, holly, doves, and pine cones. 323 N. Main St. Please call (707) 468-8835 for more info.
GRACE HUDSON MUSEUM - Through the Viewfinder: Mendocino Landscapes exhibit showcasing the work of Bill Brazill, Rita Crane, Charlie Hochberg, Jon Klein, Paul Kozal, Tom Liden, Peter W. Stearns, and Robert Taylor. Each of these Mendocino County photographers has a unique vision of the region's landscapes and their work spans a wide range of photographic processes and heritage. Museum admission is free on all First Fridays. 431 So. Main St. (707) 467-2836 or www.gracehudsonmuseum.org
NOMAD'S WORLD GALLERY - The gallery will continue to show the inspiring collection of Huichol Indian Art in December. The Huichol are highly creative people and reflect their ceremonial traditions and rich mythology in their visionary art work. Located at 290 S. School St. (707) 463-2949
TIERRA, ART, GARDEN, WINE- Pee-Chee by Nicole Paisley Martensen. Nicole Paisley Martensen exhibits a continuation of her "Textbook Variety" show. 312 N School St. (707) 468-7936
TB GREENE GALLERY- Common Ground: Felt, Ceramics, Reclaimed, Mixed Media. This exhibit is the combined work of the Easterbrook Family - Tim, Marci, Rose, Marti, and more. Located at 104 West Church St., between State St. and School St. 707 462-5756. Please call for gallery hours.
MENDOCINO ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER AND GALLERY- Sacred Light - The Art of Concious Evolution, visionary imagry by Mark Henson. Open Tues. thru Fri. from noon to 5 pm. 106 W. Standley St,. (707) 468-1660
ALDEN TECH & DESIGN - The gallery will feature hand-painted one -of- a kind velvet, leather and shearling clothing for the holidays by Mahvay, as well as custom jewelry, gourd art by coastal artist Colette, unique paintings and more. Visit them at 203 S. School St. (707) 972-9040
THE WESTSIDE RENAISSANCE MARKET AND GALLERY - featuring their first guest artist in the gallery, Alexa Armenta. She currently teaches Spanish at Waldorf School and art with the SPACE atfer school program. 1003 W Clay St. (707) 462-0083
December 4, Student Poetry Reading - The public is invited to celebrate publication of 2 new poetry anthologies, Word: Mendocino Student Poetry & What the World Hears: California Poets in the Schools. By special invitation, some Dana Gray students will read from poems they have created during fall writing workshops. Come and hear the talented voices of the future. Readings start at 6 pm. Cheshire Books, 345 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 964-5918
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December 4, Ceramics Holiday Sale - Also Wreaths, Arts & Crafts and used books & DVDs. Snacks & refreshments in the lobby. Noon to 2 pm at Mendocino College Ukiah Campus Gym, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd.,Ukiah. (707) 468-3087
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| December 4 & 5, Kara Morris and the Mendocino Dance Project present Great Feets – an energetic show where aerial silks, trapeze and hoop fuse with contemporary dance to create a dynamic, athletic show for all to enjoy. Inspired by the great feats of humanity throughout history, these dancers draw on many styles of movement to emphasize the strength and endurance of the human spirit entertaining you both on and off the ground. Friday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Cotton Auditorium, 500 North Harold Street, Fort Bragg. (707) 877-3720. Buy tickets online here. |
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December 4 & 5, The Ukiah Valley Artists Co-op will kick off their Holiday Art Show at the Pear Tree Shopping Center on Friday, December 4th. The sneak preview starts at 1 pm. At 4 pm there will be appetizers, hot toddies, sweet treats and holiday music. They will be open until 8 pm so you have plenty of time to stop in as part of the First Friday Art Walk. On Saturday, they will be open all day – 10 am to 4pm for your holiday gift buying. Bring home the perfect piece of original art or less expensive prints or note cards for stocking stuffers. A portion of all sales will benefit the Toys for Tot’s Program and a donation box will be there if you’d like to drop off a toy as well. For more information – please call Jim Colling (707) 463-0610.
December 4, Art Center Ukiah is hosting an Artist Holiday Showcase. All two dozen artists from the artist cooperative will select pieces to show for this holiday season First Friday. From the Ukiah Symphony, we're happy to announce we'll have a "String Quartet and Guest" playing for the evening. Photographs, cards, jewelry, hand painted silk, pens, and sculptures on display for the holiday gift season. Live music, wine and appetizers. 201 S State St., Ukiah. (707) 462-1400. www.artcenterukiah.com
December 4, Colors and Composition. Come do your holiday shopping and help support the work of the Mendocino County Youth Project, featuring a silent auction of art by local youth and professional artists, including watercolors, acrylics, oils, mixed media, photography, tilework, ceramics, and Raku. Live music includes pianists Elizabeth McDougall, Spencer Brewer, and Elena Casanova. Free admission and refreshments.5:30 - 8 pm at the Saturday Afternoon Club, 107 S Oak Street, Ukiah. (707) 463-4915 www.mcyp.org
December 4 – December 30, Edgewater Gallery is having Friends in for the Holidays. to share their space and share their art for the month of December. The special First Friday reception will be December 4th from 5 to 8 pm. Come help us celebrate our great artistic friends and the holidays. Open Sunday – Thursday 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday 11 am - 5:30 pm. Edgewater Gallery, 356 North Main St., Fort Bragg. (707) 964-4668 www.EdgewaterGallery.net
Opening receptions for new exhibits at the Dolphin Gallery (an associate store of Gualala Arts) are on the First Saturday from 5 to 7 pm.
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December 5, College of the Redwoods Annual Student Ceramic Sale – organized by the Potluck Ceramic Group to be held in the ceramics department, Room 207, at the Mendocino Coast Campus, 1211 Del Mar Drive, Todd’s Point, Fort Bragg. Great selection and great prices. For more information call Marlene Placido at (707) 962-2627 |
| December 5, Join us for the opening reception in celebration of the Point Arena Centennial Plaza Pebble Mosaic Project. Over 100 community volunteers worked 1000+ hours to create this artistic legacy. We will be acknowledging the work of each volunteer who participated in the project at this lantern-lit evening ceremony. 5 pm at the Plaza to be followed by potluck dinner, drinks, live music and dancing at Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. Please RSVP by November 30th. Contact Nicole with questions regarding the event at (707) 882-2772. |
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December 5 – 13, - Willits Center for the Arts presents The Book, Artists of Inland Mendocino County photographed and compiled by Ree Slocum. The event will take place on Saturday, December 5, 7 - 9 pm in the upstairs gallery. The book profiles some of the most committed, talented, and creative artists found in inland Mendocino County. Concurrently, the Willits Photo Club will be showing their work in the downstairs galery. Hours: Thurs. - Fri., 4 - 7 pm, Sat. - Sun., Noon - 3 pm. Willits Center for the Arts, 71 E. Commercial St., Willits. www.willitscenterforthearts.org
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December 5, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents Kevin & The Coconuts – A steel band, playing a lively mix of calypso, soca, Latin and original tunes with the greatest musical inspiration coming from the islands of Trinidad and Cuba. Doors open at 6:30 pm, music at 7:30 pm. Sliding scale $10 - $15. at Hill House of Mendocino, 10701 Palette Drive, Mendocino. (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com |
December 5 – January 2, - Openings delayed until Dec. 19th due to fire - Mendocino Art Center Gallery Exhibits, 2010 Exotic Calendar Artwork, Photography by Larry R. Wagner, Tom Reed The Granite Avatars of Patagonia Photography, Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers Toy Show. Hours: Wed. - Sun.,10 am - 5 pm. Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street. (707) 937-5818 www.mendocinoartcenter.org
December 5 & 6, The Ukiah Symphony is presenting My Favorite Things – Mozart's Messiah with Mendocino College Chorale, Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini & Elgar - Serenade for Strings featuring Roy Bogas, piano.
Saturday, December 5th, at 7:30 pm & Sunday, December 6th, at 3 pm. Mendocino College Center Theater, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah (707) 462-0236 www.ukiahsymphony.org
December 5 & 6, Willits Young Actors Theater presents The Little Prince. This timeless classic tale of a young prince (Tara Logan) travels the world in search for an answer to the eternal question of what is essential in life. This weekend only: Sat. at 7 pm & Sun at 2 pm at the The Muse Theatre, 30 E San Francisco Ave (Behind the Yum Yum Tree). For more information Call (707) 354-2475. Or visit the Good Stamp Shoppe In Willits or The Three Sisters In Ukiah. www.willitsyoungactorstheatre.org
December 6, SPACE (Near & Arnold's School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education) presents a Spanish-language celebration, the first Festival de Cri-Cri, the brainchild of Anibal and Sara Barragan, who wanted to introduce the youth of Ukiah to this rich treasure trove. Singers, actors, dancers, teachers and children were recruited and each group given a song to perform. Youth from Nokomis and Calpella Elementary Schools, as well as SPACE students ages five to eighteen will be performing. The show will include fifteen to twenty songs and stories, all delightful to a family audience. Tickets are $5 for all & available at Mendocino Book Co., & at the door. 2:15 p.m., in the Grace Hudson Elementary School Cafetorium, 251 Jefferson Ln., Ukiah. For more information please call (707) 462-9370 or visit www.spaceperformingarts.org
| December 6, The Mendocino Music Festival Big Band will present a Holiday Concert.
Enjoy traditional big band music, Christmas and Hanukkah songs. Kim Nalley will be the featured vocalist. 3 pm at Cotton Auditorium, 500 N. Harold Street in Fort Bragg. Advance Ticket Prices: Section A $40, Section B $30, Section C $20, Youth (under 18) $16. All Tickets $5 more at the door. Tickets available at Harvest Market and Tangents in Fort Bragg and Out of This World and the Mendocino Music Festival office in Mendocino. For more information call (707) 937-4041. |
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December 9, The Mendocino Theatre Company’s Fall Reading Series – Vincent in Brixton by Nicholas Wright, directed by Mervin Gilbert. Suggested donation is $5. 7 pm, one performance only at the Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
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December 10 – December 20, Art Center Theater presents Oliver – Directed by Lynne Atkins, with musical direction by Don Krieger, OLIVER! follows young Oliver Twist (Gavin Malik) from the toils of a workhouse through the tough streets of London, and finally to the safe arms of long lost family. Thurs. - Sat. at 7 pm; Sun. at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 youth (12 & under) in advance; $5 more day of performance. Coleman Auditorium, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala. Call (707) 884-1138 or go to www.gualalaarts.org for more information.
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December 11, Arena Theater presents Feliz Navidad with Perla Batalla, an all-ages bi-lingual and bi-cultural celebration of the Christmas season. Tickets: $15., $8. for youth 12 and under. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:30. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org Online tickets here.
| December 11, Throw it All Together, with Allen Chen – A one day Community Education Workshop. $35. 9 am to 4 pm at College of the Redwoods Mendocino Coast Campus, 1211 Del Mar Drive, Todd’s Point, Fort Bragg. For more information call Marlene Placido at (707) 962-2627 |
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December 11 & 12, The 23rd Annual Willits Holiday Craft Fair – Fine Arts and Crafts, Live Music, Food and Beverages. Kid’s Crafts Fair Saturday only. Friday, noon to 8 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. Willits Community Center on Commercial Street between Humboldt and Marin Streets. Sponsored by the Willits Cultural Arts Commission.
December 11, A Hot Winter's Night Visual and Performing Arts Collaborative – Willits High School’s holiday gift to our community and it is FREE. There will be music, drama, poetry, dance and a visual arts exhibition. The WHS band, Jazz Band and Concert Choir will perform. Special guest artists from Mendocino College include the Vocal Jazz Ensemble led by Don Willis and Jenna Byrne’s dance group. There will be an ipod touch raffle, a silent auction, Christmas trees, caroling on the stairs, piano playing in the halls, and great food. 6 to 9:30 pm at Willits High School, 299 N. Main St., Willits. Bring your family and friends. Admission and hors d’oeuvres are free for all. The Leadership class will be having a Soup Supper fundraiser for $5. For further information call (707) 459.7700 X 1533.
Opening receptions for new exhibits are held each Second Saturday at Mendocino galleries from 5 to 8 pm. Come and meet the artists.
Participating Mendocino galleries include:The Mendocino Art Center (delayed to 3rd Saturday this month, due to fire), Mendocino Jewelry Studio, Mendocino Artists Co-Op, The World of Suzi Long, Panache Gallery, Highlight Gallery, as well as rotating exhibits at Odd Fellows Hall.
December 12, Mendocino English Country Dance – Elizabeth Zekley, Caller. 8 pm (newcomer instruction at 7:30 pm). $10 admission. Caspar Community Center, Caspar. www.larkcamp.com/mendoengdance or (707) 964-4826.
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December 12, SPACE (Near & Arnold's School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education) in cooperation with Mendocino College Community Extension presents the 16th Annual Winter Concert, featuring Alex de Grassi, Paul McCandless, and John Mattern. Special guest is Zé Manel, the most famous and influential contemporary musician to emerge from the West African country of Guinea-Bissau. Tickets for this incredible night of world fusion music will be available at Mendocino Book Company, $25 for adults & $10 for youth 18 and under. $100 Contribution ticket includes a pre-concert reception with the artists, desserts, non-alcoholic beverage, and preferred seating. Must be purchased from the SPACE office. 8 pm at the Mendocino College Center Theater, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah. For more information please call (707) 462-9370 or visit www.spaceperformingarts.org |
December 12 & 13, Mendocino Ballet presents The Nutcracker in Fort Bragg. Audiences of all ages will delight as America's favorite holiday classic comes to life. Saturday at 7 pm & Sunday at 2 pm at Cotton Auditorium, 500 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg.Tickets online here
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December 13, The Little River Inn presents Dave Alvin. A fourth generation Californian, Dave co-founded the L.A. band, the Blasters, twenty five years ago. Dave won the Best Traditional Folk Album Grammy in 2001 for his album, “Public Domain". Proceeds to benefit the Albion-Little River Volunteer Fire Department. $20. 7:30 pm at Little River Inn, 7901 N. Highway One, Little River. Call (707) 937-5942 for reservations. www.littleriverinn.com
December 13, Arena Theater presents A Commedia Christmas Carol - A free shw that promises to be an highly entertaining event for the whole family. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:30. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org
December 16, The Mendocino Theatre Company’s Fall Reading Series – Mrs. Elkins, written and directed by Dan Kozloff. Suggested donation is $5. 7 pm, one performance only at the Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
December 19, Arena Theater presents The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD – Jacques Offenbach's Les Contes d’Hoffmann. Met Music Director James Levine and Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher join forces to bring Offenbach’s psychological fantasy to the Met stage. Rolando Villazón sings the tour-de-force title role, opposite Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca, and René Pape, with Kathleen Kim, and Ekaterina Gubanova. Run Time: 3 hours - 2 intermissions. Doors open at 9:15 am; show starts at 10 am.Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org
December 19, Mendocino Art Center 50 year Celebration & Exhibits Opening, 2010 Exotic Calendar Artwork, Photography by Larry R. Wagner, Tom Reed The Granite Avatars of Patagonia Photography, Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers Toy Show. Hours: Wed. - Sun.,10 am - 5 pm. Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street. (707) 937-5818 www.mendocinoartcenter.org
December 19, Mushroom ID Workshop & Walk III – Ever wonder what the difference is between a toadstool and a mushroom? This popular class is limited to 20 people, call now to reserve your space. 10 am - 3 pm at Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden Meeting Room, 18220 North Hwy 1, Fort Bragg. www.gardenbythesea.org
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December 19, The 4th Annual Winter Wonderland presents The Hip Holiday Hop – Pool party benefiting the CV Starr Center with live music, food, games, gifts, jugglers, Santa and workshops for all ages including a kid hop workshop hosted by world renown beat-boxer - RadioActive. $3 includes 3 raffle tickets. Noon – 5 pm at CV Starr Community Center, 300 Lincoln St. Fort Bragg. For more information please call (707) 964-9446 or email hopesfloat@gmail.com Complete schedule www.mendocoastrec.org |
December 19, Arena Theater presents The David Nelson Band. Their broad musical palette spans the Almost Acoustic style that Nelson played with Jerry Garcia, through roots rock n’ roll, and psychedelic country-rock. Tickets: $25. Doors open at 7 pm. Arena Theater Bar and the cafe snack stand will be open. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org Online tickets here.
| December 19 & 20, Mendocino Ballet presents The Nutcracker in Ukiah. Audiences of all ages will delight as America's favorite holiday classic comes to life. 2 pm & 7 pm at Mendocino College Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah. www.mendocinoballet.org Tickets online here. |
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December 20, The Westside Christmas Tour and Celebration – Five homes within a three block area centered at Stephenson and Hortense Streets in Ukiah will be opened to the public to share their Christmas decorations. Tickets will be $20 for adults and $5 for children and will include home tours, music, performances, hot drinks and cookies at each home. Proceeds will benefit the Ukiah Players Theatre. For more information call (707) 468-5758 or email philipgary@comcast.net
December 20 – , Art Center Ukiah Annex presents a book signing and exhibit for Artists of Inland Mendocino County, photographed and compiled by Ree Slocum. The book profiles some of the most committed, talented, and creative artists found in inland Mendocino County, a great chance to meet the artists, view their work, and buy an autographed book. Refreshments will be served. 3 to 6 pm at Art Center Ukiah Annex, 203 S State Street, Ukiah. (707) 462-1400 www.artcenterukiah.org
December 23, A Christmas Memory at Ukiah Players Theatre, with David Cory Anderson, Christine Hance, and David Hance. One performance only. A handful of songs (Dream; Skylark; Moon River) saluting Johnny Mercer on the hundredth anniversary of his birth. These set the tone for a scripted reading of the Truman Capote short story. After the reading, the evening will finish with a half-dozen American holiday classic tunes, culminating with Irving Berlin's "White Christmas." A perfect seasonal treat, and only 90 minutes (no intermission). All seats $5.00, at the door. Call for more information (707) 462-1210. Ukiah Playhouse, 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah. www.ukiahplayerstheatre.org
This Week at the Shanachie Pub in Willits
Wednesdays it's Open Mic Night. Performers are welcome to sign up for a twenty minute slot anytime after the Pub opens for the day at 3 pm, by dropping in or calling (707) 459-9194. Music starts at 8:40 pm
Thursday, New Years Eve - Pura Vida. A Salsa band that brings the hot latin sound of afro-carribean music to northern California. The show includes traditional Cuban rumba, mambo, and chachacha, as well as cumbia from South America and samba from Brazil. Music starts at 9 pm for a $10. cover charge. 50 S Main Street, Willits.(707) 459-9194
New Years Day the Pub will be closed. Best wishes to all in 2010.
This Week at Ukiah Brewery
Wednesdays it's Open Mic hosted by Jim Tuhtan! Sign ups start at 7 pm with music at 8:30 pm.
Thursday, Dec. 31st we have Paul Wood and his band - John Lee Hooker's former guitar player, otherwise known as Incognito will be rockin' the house right into 2010. Music starts at 9:30 pm for a $20 cover charge. 102 S. State St. Ukiah. (707) 468-5898 www.ukiahbrewingco.com
There will be no music this Friday or Saturday. We wish you all a great 2010.
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December 30, The Fort Bragg Center for the Arts Music Series presents pianist Jannie Lo, one of the finest scholarship students ever to go through the Music Festival's Young Artists Program. She will perform with magnificent cellist Burke Schuchmann in FBCA's annual "Eve of New Years' Eve" house concert and festive supper. The young pianist, who has been performing in SF since the age of 10, is a recent graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of John Hopkins University and an exciting new star. Mr. Schuchmann, the Bay Area cellist with the big warm tone, is a local favorite for his many performances with the Music Festival, the FBCA Music Series, and the Symphony of the Redwoods. The concert will be followed by a light supper with seasonal foods and wine. 3 pm. $55. For tickets and information call (707) 937-1018 www.fbcamusicseries.com
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December 31, Gualala Arts & Bones Roadhouse present a New Year's Eve Rhythm & Blues Extravaganza – Grammy award winning R&B artist Jackie Payne Band with guest guitarist Pat Wilder; Mendo Rhythm & Swing opens. $45 advance; $5 more day of the event. 7:30 pm - 12:30 am at the Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala. Call (707) 884-1138 or go to www.gualalaarts.org for more information. Tickets online here.
| December 31, Stand-up comedian Stu Stuart rings in the New Year with an early show at 8 pm New Year's Eve in the Garden Room at the Mendocino Hotel. His credits include Comedy Central, An Evening at the Improv and XM/Sirius Satellite Radio. He's proof you don't have to be dirty to be funny. Tickets are $15 and available at the front desk of the Mendocino Hotel in advance and at the door. Advance tickets are encouraged, as seating is limited. Those having dinner before the show should be seated by 6:30 pm. The Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino. For more information and to make reservations, call (707) 937-3475 or go to stustuart.com |
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December 31, Arena Theater presents rock all-stars Moonalice on New Year’s Eve in a benefit concert that will get you on your feet dancing to celebrate the New Year. Tickets: $20. Doors open at 9:30 pm; limited seating. Arena Theater Bar and the cafe snack stand will be open. A complimentary champagne toast will be shared at midnight. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org Online tickets here.
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2010 Art Events Calendar
