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AT A GLANCE - 2010
MARCH 2010
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Through March 7, The Music and Magic of Robert Goleman, with The Billy Shieve Orchestra and special guests, the Fabulous Blendos, along with lots of close-up magic and a new, mind-boggling illusion performed right in front of your very eyes. 7:30 pm on Fri. and Sat.; 2:30 pm on Sundays with 2 performances on the final Sunday March 7th, at 2:30 and 7:30 pm. Online tickets here. Eagles Hall Theatre, 210 N. Corry Street (at Alder), Fort Bragg. (707) 937-5257 www.gloriana.org
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Art at the Banks in March:
Svetlana Artemoff at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, 904 North State St., Ukiah.
Garry Colson at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, East Road, Redwood Valley.
Francine Bearden at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, Pear Tree Center, Ukiah.
Toni Onori at West America Bank, 319 East Perkins, Ukiah.
Wanda Bennett at Savings Bank of Mendocino County, 1100 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the banks, contact Sharon Fenton at (707) 621-4957
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
Thurs. 3/4 - Blushin' Rouletes, Americana Folk
Fri. 3/5 - Wild Rice - Soothing rhythmic sounds
Sat. 3/6 - Jim Thompson with Sally Graney & Jessie VanSant - Vocals, harmonies & acoustic guitar
Sun. 3/7 - OPEN MIC NIGHT AT FRANKIE'S - sign up at 5 pm, show at 5:30 - All ages & skill levels are welcome! Show off your talent or enjoy follow local entertainment.
Wed. 3/10 - MOVIE NIGHT - 6 pm
Thurs. 3/11 - David Duret is Lollywagon - Musical Storytelling
Fri. 3/12 - Cort Armstrong - Mountain Blues & Country Music - Chicken Pickin' Style
Sat. 3/13 - Los Gomez - Hot Latin, Afro/Caribbean
Sun. 3/14 - OPEN MIC NIGHT AT FRANKIE'S - sign up at 5 pm, show at 5:30 - All ages & skill levels are welcome!
Thurs. 3/18 - Renee Burnett - Local guitarist & singer/songwriter
Fri. 3/19 - The Groovinators - Original & traditional blues, jazz & swing
Sat. 3/20 - Ragtime Rick & The Blue Cats Jub Band
Wed. 3/21 - MOVIE NIGHT - 6 pm
Through April 9th, Animals Dream in Color will be on display. Works by Victor Herron, Annie Rose Moran and Sofie Monet. Come see this beautiful collection of oils, watercolors, acrylics and photography. 44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
Through April 2, Mendocino College Art Gallery presents Native American Art: California, Northwest Coast & Southwest Baskets, Masks, Pottery & Rugs. Opening Reception, Thursday, February 18th, 4 - 6 pm. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12:30 - 3:30 pm and by special appointment. (707) 468-3207 or email gallery@mendocino.edu. Mendocino College Ukiah Campus, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah.
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Traveling Storm - Maynard Dixon, 1937
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Through June 20, At the Grace Hudson Museum: Silence, Spirit: Maynard Dixon's West – An exhibition of Maynard Dixon's smaller-scale paintings and drawings spanning the 5 decades of this major American artist's career. Assembled by western art authority Abe Hays, this show traces Dixon's creative development and his deep love of the West. The exhibit includes photographs of Maynard Dixon by well-known photographer Dorothea Lange. Exhibition Preview Party on Sat. Feb. 27, 7 - 9 pm. $25. 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 |
March 1, Ukiah Brewing Co & Nykety Splits presents Chris Berry Trio featuring Steve Kimock & members of Brazillian Girls. Opening Act: Steven Bates. 8 pm at Ukiah Brewing Company, 102 S. State St. Ukiah. Tickets $20 adv. $25 door. More Info (707) 468-5898 or facebook/nyketysplits
March 2 – April 5, In support of Gray Whale month the Artists Co-op of Mendocino focuses on Celebrating the Marine Environment. Watercolor paintings by Karen Bowers and additional art displayed on individual members walls. The exhibit presents local and worldwide marine life, seascapes and environmental issues. special Whale Festival Wine Tasting reception, March 6th, from 12 to 4 pm. Please join us for the artist's reception on Second Saturday, March 13th, from 3:30 to 6 pm, upstairs at the Artists Cooperative of Mendocino, 45270 Main St., Mendocino. Gallery hours are 10:30 am - 5 pm daily except Tuesdays. (707) 937-2217 www.artgallerymendocino.com
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March 4 – April 11, The Mendocino Theatre Company presents Deathtrap, by Ira Levin, directed by Bob Cohen. Thurs. - Sat. 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
March 4 – March 28, Rock the Ground Theater Company presents Anton Chekhov's classic play Uncle Vanya – a new production by Jonathan Haugen, with Hugh Dignon, Dan Kozloff, Felicia Fratus, Lorry Lepaule, Valerie McMillan, Carter Sears, Cindy Triplett and Chris Yeiser. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm
Sunday Matinee at 2 pm. Admission $20. Special Discount Preview: Thursday March 4th. Tickets available at Twist, Tangents, Harvest Market, and The Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg. Call (707) 513-5562 for information. www.gardenbythesea.org
March 4 – April 4, Mendocino Art Center Gallery Exhibits: Mendocino Figure Drawing Collective 7th Biennial Exhibit, Painting Across Ireland - Jacquelyn Hewitt & John Hewitt. Gala Reception for Artists and Models on Second Saturday, March 13th, from 5 until 8 pm. Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street. (707) 937-5818 www.mendocinoartcenter.org
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March 4 – March 29, At Partners Gallery: Invitational Exhibition: Miriam Davis - Mixed Media and Collage, Sonya Popow - Ceramic Sculpture, Jaya Miller - Grass Decoupages. Gallery hours: Thurs. - Mon., 10 am to 5 pm, Partners Gallery, 335 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 962-0233 www.partnersgallery.com |
March 4 – March 30, Northcoast Artists is pleased to present Out of the Wood(s) as part of the March First Friday in Fort Bragg – an invitational exhibition of twelve Mendocino artists who use and explore the medium of wood. Sculpture, furniture, musical instruments, turned bowls, and assemblage will all be a part of this inspiring exhibit. Featured are: Masako and Taiji Arita, Hans Bruhner, Jim Budlong, Les Cizek, David Dart, Stefan Furrer, Dale Latham, Kerry Marshall, Brian Newell, Paul Reiber; Harry Van Ornum, and Marc Yasskin. Britta Krenov and Earl Latham will be displaying a selection of handmade woodworking tools. Northcoast Artists Gallery, 362 N. Main St., Fort Bragg. (707) 964-8266 www.northcoastartists.org
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March 4 – June 9, Breggo Cellars Mendocino Tasting Room presents recent work by Julie Higgins. Reception with the Artist, Second Saturday, March 13th, 4 - 7pm. Open daily 11 am - 5 pm. 45070 B Main Street, Mendocino. (707) 937-9900 |
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 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
Big River Beach Flowers - Maeve Croghan
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March 5 – March 29, The Plein Air Painters of Mendocino present California & Beyond - featuring the work of nineteen artists, including Micaela Carr, Maeve Croghan, Lynn Cyrilla Crutcher, Claire Fortier, Eleanor Harvey, Jacquelyn Hewitt, Dot Johnson, Babs Levine, Suzi Marquess Long, Mary Ann Nation, Deborah Nord, Trish Orchard, Cynthia Crocker Scott, James Stallings, John Hewitt and Agnes Woolsey. Opening reception March 13, 5 - 8 pm. Open Fridays 10 am - 6 pm.; Saturdays 10 am - 6 pm and Sundays 10 am - 4 pm. (707) 937-3475. Odd Fellows Hall, corner of Kasten and Ukiah Streets in Mendocino. www.pleinairpaintersmendocino.com |
March 5 – March 27, Corner Gallery’s First Friday exhibit: Artgraphy... the blending of art, lens and technology, featuring Christos Nikopoulos. Plus a special exhibit of Haitian art in support of the fundraiser benefit for Haiti to be held Saturday March 6. Chris Gibson with the Broadcasters will provide musical entertainment. Please join us for a reception First Friday, February 5th from 5:30 - 8 pm. Corner Gallery Ukiah is located at 201 South State Street, Ukiah. Please call (707) 462-1400 for more information. www.artcenterukiah.org
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March 5, Chet Boddy and The Blues Alley Jug Stompers will play at a benefit for the Rec Center's After-School Scholarship Program. So come on out for a lively evening of music and support the vibrant Mendocino Rec Center. 7 pm at the Mendocino Recreation Center, 998 School Street at Pine
Street, Mendocino. For more information, call (707) 937-4133.
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March 5 & 6, Stand-up comedian Stu Stuart will perform as part of the Mendocino Whale Festival at the Hill House Inn. 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. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $15, available at the front desk of the Hill House Inn in advance, and at the door. Advance tickets are encouraged as seating is limited. 10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino. To make reservations call (707) 937-3475. http://stustuart.com |
March 5 – March 31, The Edgewater Gallery is proud to present jeweler Art Weininger and his14 karat gold creations. Each piece is made by the "lost wax casting" method and is a one of a kind creation. Please join us for the First Friday reception, March 5th from 5 - 8 pm. Open daily, Sun. - Thurs. 10 am - 5 pm, Fri. and Sat. 10 am - 6 pm. The Edgewater Gallery, 356 N. Main St., Fort Bragg. For more information please call (707) 964-4668 or visit us on line at www.edgewatergallery.net
March 5 – April 30, The Highlight Gallery presents a solo show by Mariko Irie – featuring watercolors and oil paintings of Mendocino coast scenes. The Highlight Gallery, 45052 Main St. Mendocino. For more information, (707) 937-3132. www.thehighlightgallery.com
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March 5 – April 15, Scharffenberger Cellars presents Los Tres Robertos, mixed media by Bob Rhoades, Bob Jarrell and Bob Zvolensky. Reception for the artists: March 5, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Scharffenberger Cellars Tasting Room, 8501 Hwy 128, Philo. Open daily. (707) 895-2957 http://scharffenbergercellars.com |
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.
March 6, 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.
March 6, Arena Theater presents The German Film Festival –
2 pm: Being Mr Kotschie - Mensch Kotschie (Germany 2009, 96 min.) Juergen Kotschie seems to have everything a man can ask for: a house, a beautiful wife, a son, success, money, and admiring colleagues. But with his 50th birthday approaching, he is tormented with sleepless contemplation and confusion about the circumstances of his life. Director Norbert Baumgarten will attend the screening.
4 pm: Miss Stinnes - Fraeulein Stinnes faehrt um die Welt (Germany 2009, 90 min.) Miss Stinnes is the dramatic telling of one of the most unusual adventure stories of the 20th century. In 1927, Claerenore Stinnes sets out to circumnavigate the world in an Adler with two mechanics and a cameraman. Director Erica von Moeller will attend the screening.
7:30 pm: Vision - Aus dem Leben der Hildegard von Bingen (Germany 2009, 111 min.) A powerful portrait of Hildegard von Bingen (1098 –1179), a German nun who was the first woman composer and the first to write about female sexuality; her works were key in bringing Europe from medieval darkness to enlightenment. Directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
All films are in German with English subtitles. Tickets: $8 general, $7 senior; $24 general, $21 senior for all three films. Doors open at 1 pm, shows at 2, 4 & 7:30 pm. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org.
March 7, KZYX&Z presents a fundraiser concert The Wailin' Jennys. Opening will be local favorites The Blushin' Roulettes.This concert is a fundraiser for KZYX&Z, the community non-commercial radio station of Mendocino County. Advance tickets are $20 (tickets will be $25 at the door) and are available here. 6 pm at Cotton Auditorium, 500 Harold St., Fort Bragg. For more information call (707) 895-2324 www.kzyx.org
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March 7, Ukiah Community Concert Association presents Quartet San Francisco. Grammy nominees for their last two releases (2006 and 2007) & International Tango competition winners (New York, 2004), – from jazz to tango, pop to funk, blues to bluegrass, gypsy swing to big band and beyond – Quartet San Francisco expresses itself in its agility and standout virtuosic playing. the community non-commercial radio station of Mendocino County. 4 pm at New Life Community Church, 750 Yosemite Dr., Ukiah. $20/adult $5/student. Tickets are available at Mendocino Book, Leaves of Grass, at the door and on line at www.ukiahcommunityconcertassociation.org |
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March 11 – April 3, Ukiah Players Theatre presents A Streetcar Named Desire. Thurs. at 7 pm, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 pm & Sunday afternoons at 2 pm. Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Rd. Ukiah. (707) 462-9226 ukiahplayerstheatre.org Buy tickets online here. |
March 12 – March 21, Gualala Art Center Theater presents the romantic comedy An Ordinary Woman Under Stress by Sandra Marie Vago. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Tickets are available online here. $5 more the day of performance. Coleman Auditorium at Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala. More information at (707) 884-1138 or www.gualalaarts.org
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Through March 26,The Redwood Valley Outdoor Education Center Presents: The International Wildlife Film Festival Post-Festival Tour – Award Winning Wildlife Films, Music at 6:30 pm • Films at 7:15 pm. Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah. (707) 468-5940 www.rvoep.org
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March 12 – The Forest - An intimate and poetic look at the interrelationships within a forest in Central Europe. Astonishing photography gives a close up look at the lives of a myriad of forest plants and animals. Plus a surprise short film.
March 19 – Eye of the Leopard - Set in the beautiful forests of Mombo on Chef’s Island in Botswana’s Okavango delta, this is the true story of the life of a leopard from Emmy Award winning filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert. 92 min.
March 26 – Earth - Using the Sun as guide we take a global journey through the changing seasons and daily struggle for life across our planet. We get a close up look at an arctic polar bear and her cubs as they emerge from hibernation, an elephant and her calf sharing water with a pride of lions, and a humpback whale as she guides her calf on a 6000 km migration to the Antarctica. Amazing cinematography! 96 min.
Tickets available at Mendocino Book Company and at the door. Suggested donations: Tickets: $10/adults & $5/children. Proceeds benefit the Redwood Valley Outdoor Education Project, a community-supported project of the Ukiah Unified School District. For more information please visit www.rvoep.org.
March 12, The Little River Inn presents singer/songwriter Gene Parsons & David Hayes, – Gene Parsons is a drummer, banjo player, guitarist, singer-songwriter, and innovative engineer, best known for his work with The Byrds. David Hayes is a bass guitar player who has worked with Van Morrison, The Rowans, Terry & The Pirates, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Country Joe McDonald among others. Tickets available at Little River Inn, Harvest Market and the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce. $15 advance, $20 day of the show. The concert is a fundraiser for the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. 8 pm at Little River Inn, 7901 N. Highway One, Little River. Call (707) 937-5942 for reservations. www.littleriverinn.com
March 13, Winter in the Redwoods – A premier benefit focussed on raising money for student scholarships. 6:30 - 10 pm at College of the Redwoods Coast Campus, 1211 Del Mar Drive, Fort Bragg. Details and auction items at www.winterintheredwoods.com or call (707) 962-2606.
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March 13, Singer-Songwriter Judy Fjell and Violinist-Vocalist Crystal Reeves will perform as part of their reunion concert weekend. The evening promises to be filled with “humor, hot licks, and beautiful music. The concert will take place at the Center for Spiritual Living, 741 South Oak, Ukiah. The evening will also feature an opening act by area performers Madge Strong and Tom DeMarchi. Tickets are available at the door on a sliding scale from $10 - $25. The concert begins at 7:30 pm. For more information, call (707) 459-6675 or see www.judyfjell.com.
March 13, Bill Bottrell performs to benefit music education in Mendocino at the Mendocino Hotel. $15. Doors open at 6 pm; music starts at 7 pm. Bill Bottrell a record producer and songwriter based in Northern California. His work has produced 11 Grammy nominations. Mendocino Hotel is located at 45080 Main Street, Mendocino. For more information call (707) 937-0511. www.mendocinohotel.com
March 13, The Ukiah Contra Dance features Janette Duncan and Friends. Ken Olcott will teach and call all the dances. from 7:30 til 10:30 pm at the Ukiah Methodist Church, 206 N. Pine St (back entrance, please). There are free lessons for beginners at 7 pm. This dance welcomes dancers of all ages and is always a mixer (dancers change partners for each dance), so you do not need to bring a partner to have a good time. $4 for dancing children ages 4 to 11; $6 for ages 12 to 17: $8 for 18 yrs and above. Bring non-alcoholic beverage or dessert to share. For more information call Ulla at (707) 467-0311.
March 13, Arena Theater presents Flower Power Concert – with three live bands: The Vapor Brothers, Montana 1948, The Ralph Woodson Experience. Tickets for the concert are $18. The show starts at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. Online tickets here. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org.
March 13 – April 4, Gualala Arts will present an exhibit, titled Threads of Life, of pictorial quilts by the Los Hilos de la Vida group. This mostly Latina group tell their stories with fabric and thread. Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala. More information at (707) 884-1138 or www.gualalaarts.org
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, 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
March 13 – May 5, Mendocino Jewelry Studio features oil paintings from Cloud. 45104 Main St., Mendocino. More information at (707) 937-0181 or www.mendocinojewelry.com
March 15, Symphony of the Redwoods presents: Annual Ledford House Fundraiser Dinner. Be Aware! The Ides of March draws near! Music & Hors d'oeuvres begin at 6 pm, Dinner at 7pm. Silent auction, No host bar. Make reservations by March 8, Call (707) 964-0898.www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org
March 17, Little River Inn goes green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in fine fashion. The wonderful Coast Celtic Band will play from 5:30 to 8:30 pm and it’s free! Little River Inn, 7901 N. Highway One, Little River. (707) 937-5942 www.littleriverinn.com
March 17 – May 15, Larain Matheson, award-winning North coast artist from Gualala, will exhibit her recent figure drawings, pastels and encaustic, at the Blue Canoe coffee/tea house in 35501 S Hwy 1, Anchor Bay. Cafe is open Wed.-Sunday 9 am - 3 pm.
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March 18, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry Series -- Ethel Mays, poet from the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tulare County, has been published in numerous literary journals and magazines and is a frequent reader at poetry events throughout California. Doors open at 7:15 pm & the reading starts at 7:30 pm with an open mic. This event is supported by Ling-Yen Jones, our generous community and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. Old City Art Building, 284 Main Street, Point Arena. For more information, email: blake@snakelyone.com |
March 19, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents Poetry hosted by Gordon Black – Featuring ruth weiss, Janet DeBar, C.E. Chaffin and Armando Garcia-Davila. Sliding scale $10 - $15. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 7:30 pm in the Garden Room of the Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com/events
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March 20, Mendocino Coast Poets Reading Series presents David Smith-Ferri. Open Reading to follow. 7 pm at Mendocino Hotel Media Building, Albion St., Mendocino.
March 20, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents Kevin & the Coconuts, CD Release Party – Steel drum band, playing a lively mix of calypso, soca, Latin and original tunes. Sliding scale $10 - $15. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 7:30 pm. Hill House Inn, 10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com/events
March 21, The Fort Bragg Center for the Arts Music Series presents Burke Schuchmann, cello, Richard Cionco, piano. These exceptionally musical artists need no introduction after last years sold-out FBCA concert as well as Mr Schuchmann’s moving performance of the Haydn Cello Concerto with the Symphony of the Redwoods. The duo will perform works by Beethoven, Arvo Pärt, Bloch and Janacek. 3 pm at Preston Hall, 44831 Main Street, Mendocino. (707) 937-1018 for more information. www.fbcamusicseries.com Buy tickets online here.
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March 26 – April 3, The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, directed by Reid Edelman. This rollicking comedic romp is one of Shakespeare’s most delightful and accessible plays. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Fridays & Saturdays, March 26, 27 & April 2 at 8 pm, Sunday March 28 at 2 pm; Thurs April 1 at 7:30 pm, Saturday April 3 at 2 pm. Mendocino College Visual and Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah. (707) 468-3172 www.mendocino.edu |
March 26, Mendocino Stories House Concert Series returns with the music of singer/songwriter Michael Ehlers and bass player Terry Shields in the intimate setting of a private home in Mendocino. Michael’s music moves from eco-folk-rap to pop, from alt-country to mellow grooves, from story-folk-with-a-punch to ballads born in the depths of a quieted gratitude. He is a recent first-round winner of a WCS (West Coast Songwriters) competition and moves on to the semi-finals in August 2010. Music will start at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm for light refreshments. Advance ticket sales only, $15. Contact Pattie at 937-1732 or info@mendocinostories.com for tickets and more information. www.mendocinostories.com/events
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March 26 – April 10, Willits Community Theatre presents Catch Me If You Can - a contemporary murder mystery. Tickets are available at Leaves of Grass Books. Call (707) 459-3744 with your credit card to reserve seats. Thursday performances are at 7 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. for $10. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm for $15. 37 W. Van Lane, Willits. (707) 459-0895 www.willitstheatre.org
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March 26 & March 27, Mendocino Coast Writers Conference presents: Soundings, a free public lecture and reading on "Creating Atmosphere" in our writing with novelist Molly Dwyer, (Requiem for the Author of Frankenstein). Fort Bragg Library Community Room 7 pm to 9 pm. On Saturday March 27th, Soundings Writing Workshop with Molly Dwyer. “Story Stalking: Synchronicity.” 10 am to noon at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Meeting Room, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg. Limit 15; $30; to register, email director @ mcwc.org, or leave a message at (707) 937-9983. www.mcwc.org |
March 27, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents The Mendonesian Jazz Quartet – Jazz & Latin standards, obscure & original tunes. Lynn Kiesewetter, keyboard; Bing York, guitar and drums; Laura Maione, string bass; Francis Vanek, saxophone. Sliding scale $10 - $15. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 7:30 pm in the Garden Room of the Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com/events
March 27, Hearts Helping Haiti – A benefit dance for the people of Haiti with Pura Vida. Hot Latin Dance Music from the Afro-Caribbean Diasporae. Tickets $15. Silent auction, snacks & wine and beer for sale. Proceeds to benefit these charities: Tzu Chi Foundation, Plenty International, Healing Hands for Haiti, and the Ukiah Valley Medical Center Haiti Relief Fund. 7 to 11 pm. Rain or shine at the Frey Vineyards new indoor venue at 14000 Tomki Rd., Redwood Valley. For information and tickets call (800) 760-3739 or (707) 485-5177. Tickets also available at the Mendocino Book Company in Ukiah. www.heartshelpinghaiti.org
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March 27, Arena Theater presents The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD – Ambroise Thomas' Hamlet. Simon Keenlyside in the title role and Natalie Dessay as Ophelia bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of Shakespeare’s most unforgettable characters. When the production by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser opened at London’s Royal Opera House, Keenlyside’s portrayal was called “a revelation... thrilling throughout.” Louis Langrée conducts; with Jennifer Larmore, Toby Spence, and James Morris.. Run Time: 3 hours 45 minutes - 1 intermission. Doors open at 9:15 am, performance at 10 am. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org.
APRIL 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
April 1 – April 18, Gualala Arts Center presents the Eighth Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival combining whale watching with the finest in jazz entertainment, culinary delights and fun activities over 3 spectacular weekends. Full list of activities here. Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala. More information at (707) 884-1138 or www.gualalaarts.org
April 2, Skunk Train Mendocino County Mobile Memento Unvailing – Come see the artistically embellished special rail car of the Skunk Train. 5 - 8 pm. 100 W. Laurel St., Fort Bragg. More information at www.artsmendocino.org/html/skunktrainmobilemomento.htm
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 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.
April 2 – April 30, The Edgewater Gallery is proud to present In the Tradition of Ansel Adams - Photography by Julie Masterson. Work will include local scenes, florals, still lifes, portraits, and images from around the world. Please join us for the First Friday reception, April 2nd from 5 - 8 pm. Open daily, Sun. - Thurs. 10 am - 5 pm, Fri. and Sat. 10 am - 6 pm. The Edgewater Gallery, 356 N. Main St., Fort Bragg. For more information please call (707) 964-4668 or visit us at www.edgewatergallery.net
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April 2 – May 3, At Partners Gallery: Mina Cohen, River Reflections. Gallery hours: Thurs. - Mon., 10 am to 5 pm, Partners Gallery, 335 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 962-0233 www.partnersgallery.com |
April 2 & 3, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents Hit & Run Theater – Two zany nights of Improv & comedy skits, fun, games & lotsa laughs! Doors open at 6:30 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Sliding scale $10 - $15. at Hill House of Mendocino, 10701 Palette Drive, Mendocino. (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com
April 3, Mendocino English Country Dance – David Newitt, 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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April 3, Arena Theater presents Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers as part of the Eighth Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival.They are considered one of the top swing and jump blues, jazz bands in the country, Tickets for the concert are $28 in advance, $5 more at the door. They are available online and at local ticket vendors. The show starts at 7:30 pm and doors open at 6:30 pm. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org |
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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April 9 – April 25, Gloriana Musical Theatre Young Performers present Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. for three weekends. Join Alice's adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game. Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3 pm. Eagles Hall Theatre, 210 N. Corry Street (at Alder), Fort Bragg. (707) 937-5257 www.gloriana.org |
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, 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.
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April10, Ukiahjoel and Spencer Brewer present a special return engagement with the world famous fiddle legend Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas for one performance. Last year this famous team performed to a full hall in Ukiah with multiple standing ovations. This year for the first time they will also be offering a fiddle/cello master class as well. The class will be held the same day at the Saturday Afternoon Club from 2 to 4:30 pm. Admission for the workshop is only $25. Tickets for the concert are $20 general admission, $15 students and seniors, available at: Mendocino Book Company, Dig Music!, and Leaves of Grass in Willits. Concert is at 7:30 pm at the Saturday Afternoon Club, 107 S. Oak St.,Ukiah http://ukiahmusic.com |
April 10, Mendocino Coast Poets Reading Series presents Jacquelyn Hewitt. Open Reading to follow. 7 pm at Mendocino Hotel Media Building, Albion St., Mendocino.
April 10, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents The Blushin’ Roulettes – Sliding scale $10 - $15. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 7:30 pm in the Garden Room of the Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com/events
April 10 – May 2, Gualala Arts Center will present an exhibit by The Sonoma 8 in the Burnett Gallery. Opening Reception: Saturday, April 10, at 5 pm. Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala. More information at (707) 884-1138 or www.gualalaarts.org
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April 10 & 11, Symphony of the Redwoods Spring Concert – Brahms, Haydn Variations, op. 56a, Horn Concertos: Rota, Castel del Monte, Mozart, Horn concerto No. 4, K.495, Eb Major. Soloist: Bill Klingelhoffer, horn. Beethoven, Symphony No. 5, op. 67, C minor. Tickets, $20 general, $15 seniors (youth under 18 free) available at Harvest Market and Tangents in Fort Bragg and at Out of this World and Sea Cottage Real Estate in Mendocino & at the door. Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm, in Cotton Auditorium, six blocks from Main Street at the intersection of Fir Street and N. Harold Street in Fort Bragg. (707) 964-0898 www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org Buy tickets online here. |
April 15, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry Series -- featuring Petaluma Poet, Bill Vartnaw& Qr Hand. Doors open at 7:15 pm & the reading starts at 7:30 pm with an open mic. This event is supported by Ling-Yen Jones, our generous community and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. Old City Art Building, 284 Main Street, Point Arena. For more information, email: blake@snakelyone.com
April 18, The Fort Bragg Center for the Arts Music Series presents Soprano Paula Wilder, Tenor Ben Bongers and pianist Robert Ashens. Both singers have performed leading opera roles in Europe as well as with many opera companies in the U.S. They will perform duets from the operatic repertoire including the thrilling duet from Straus’s opera, Ariadne auf Naxos. 3 pm at Preston Hall, 44831 Main Street, Mendocino. (707) 937-1018 for more information. www.fbcamusicseries.com Buy tickets online here.
April 22 – May 18, Mendocino College Art Gallery presents Juried Student Show: Selected work. California, Northwest Coast & Southwest Baskets, Masks, Pottery & Rugs. Opening Reception, Thursday, April 22nd, 4 - 6 pm. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12:30 - 3:30 pm and by special appointment. (707) 468-3207 or email gallery@mendocino.edu. Mendocino College Ukiah Campus, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah.
April 22 – May 23, The Mendocino Theatre Company presents Trying, by Joanna McClelland Glass, directed by Sandra Hawthorne. Thurs. - Sat. 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
April 23, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents the Mixed Pickles Writers Group – featuring Ginny Rorby, Norma Watkins, Maureen Eppstein, Katherine Brown, and guest. Sliding scale $10 - $15. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 7:30 pm in the Garden Room of the Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com/events
April 24, Arena Theater’s Blues on the Coast Series presents Terry Hanck, one of the most formidable saxophonists in the blues and soul business, well known for his incredible range and gusty vocals. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 pm, performance at 8 pm. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org
April 24, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents Twelv30 – Extremely danceable music
Authentic rock and roll. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Sliding scale $10 - $15. at Hill House of Mendocino, 10701 Palette Drive, Mendocino. (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com
April 25, Symphony of the Redwoods Opus Chamber Music Concert. Octet of the Redwoods: Clarinet - Eric Van Dyke, Horn - Paul Hadley, Bassoon - Ann Hubbard, Violin - Marcia Lotter, Violin - Joselyn Bartlett, Viola - Paula Mulligan, Cello - Tony Miksak, Bass - Burton Segall. - The featured music is Franz Schubert Octet. Other works TBA. Preston Hall, next to Mendocino Presbyterian Church, Main St., Mendocino. (707) 964-0898. www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org
April 25, The Deep Valley Chamber Music Series presents Tracie Triolo and Alex de Grassi – These terrific musicians will showcase Latin music featuring Flute and Guitar. The program includes Piazzola, Villa Lobos, and Ravel. Additional guests will join them on some numbers. 3 pm at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 640 S. Orchard Street, Ukiah. www.ninetrees.com
MAY 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
May 1, Arts for the Parks sponsored by the non-profit Mendocino Area Parks Association (MAPA). More than 100 works of art by local artists will be featured, including fine drawings, paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, quilts and more. All are available for purchase via silent and live auctions. Bid on a favorite piece, sample local wines, and enjoy an elegant indoor picnic prepared by Mendocino Coast’s finest chefs. Free entry to the art show and silent auction from 1 - 4 pm, followed by a $25 per person indoor “Picnic in the Parks” (includes one glass of wine) and live auction 5 - 8:30 pm. Proceeds support Mendocino County’s17 magnificent state parks. Pentecost Hall, 822 Stewart Street, Fort Bragg, CA. Tickets available at www.MendoParks.org; Harvest Market, Fort Bragg; Out of This World, Mendocino; and Ford House Museum, Mendocino. For more information, call (707) 937-4700.
May 1, 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.
May 1, Arena Theater presents The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD – Gioachino Rossini's Armida. Renée Fleming stars opposite no fewer than six tenors. Mary Zimmerman directs this Met premiere Armida. Riccardo Frizza conducts; Lawrence Brownlee, Bruce Ford, José Manuel Zapata, Barry Banks, and Kobie van Rensburg. Run Time: 4 hours 20 minutes - 2 intermissions. Doors open at 9:15 am, performance at 10 am. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. More information at (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org.
May 6 – May 31, At Partners Gallery: Six Feet Over - Gallery Artists. Gallery hours: Thurs. - Mon., 10 am to 5 pm, Partners Gallery, 335 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 962-0233 www.partnersgallery.com
May 6 – May 30, Ukiah Players Theatre presents Godspell. Thurs. at 7 pm, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 pm & Sunday afternoons at 2 pm. Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Rd. Ukiah. (707) 462-9226 ukiahplayerstheatre.org Buy tickets online here.
May 7 – June 6, Gualala Arts will showcase outstanding visual art in its first juried May Show, reception on Friday, May 7th at 5 pm. Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala. More information at (707) 884-1138 or www.gualalaarts.org
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May 8, Symphony of the Redwoods POPS Concert – featuring the music of Cole Porter. Doors open at 6:15 for the 2 hour show which includes singing and dancing entertainment, hors d'ouevres and sweets, room to dance, raffles and a silent auction. Tickets: $35., available at Harvest Market and Tangents in Fort Bragg and at Out of this World and Sea Cottage Real Estate in Mendocino & at the door. 7 pm at Eagles Hall, 210 N. Corry St., Fort Bragg. (707) 964-0898 www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org Buy Tickets online here.
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 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.
May 15, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents Karl Schoen & Friends - Queen Jayne Swingtet. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Sliding scale $10 - $15. at Hill House of Mendocino, 10701 Palette Drive, Mendocino. (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com
May 15 & 16, The Ukiah Symphony is presenting A Close Friendship - Brahms and Dvorak – Featuring Joseph Edelberg, violin & Joel Cohen, cello.
Saturday, May 15th, at 7:30 pm & Sunday, May 16th, at 3 pm . Mendocino College Center Theater, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah (707) 462-0236 www.ukiahsymphony.org
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.
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, 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.
May 20, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry Series -- featuring Sacramento Poet, Alexa Mergen. Doors open at 7:15 pm & the reading starts at 7:30 pm with an open mic. This event is supported by Ling-Yen Jones, our generous community and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. Old City Art Building, 284 Main Street, Point Arena. For more information, email: blake@snakelyone.com
May 21 – June 5, Willits Community Theatre presents Lend Me A Tenor - a musical farce. Tickets are available at Leaves of Grass Books. Call (707) 459-3744 with your credit card to reserve seats. Thursday performances are at 7 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. for $10. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm for $15. www.willitstheatre.org
May 22, Ukiah Valley Artists Coop Second Annual Ukiah Artists Faire - Sample delectible food and music while you spend the day enjoying the fine arts and crafters from all of Mendocino County. 4 pm at Alex Thomas Plaza, Ukiah. More info at (707) 463-0610.
May 29, Opera Concert and Dinner Carlos Montané - Tenor, David S. Johnson - Tenor, Erica L. Müller-Constien - Soprano, Josué Cerón - Baritone, Steve Gray - Piano & Organ, with Choir. The concert is in the Sanctuary of the Mendocino Presbyterian Church. A special pre-concert dinner is offered at the Mendocino Hotel starting at 6 pm, and limited to 60 people. Tickets are $70/person for dinner and concert; Concert only (7:30 pm.) is $20/person. Mendocino Hotel is located at 45080 Main Street, Mendocino. For more information call (707) 937-0511. www.mendocinohotel.com
JUNE 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor –
Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
June 3 – June 28, At Partners Gallery: Pamela Hahn. Gallery hours: Thurs. - Mon., 10 am to 5 pm, Partners Gallery, 335 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 962-0233 www.partnersgallery.com
June 3 – July 11, The Mendocino Theatre Company presents Mr. Marmalade, by Noah Haidle, directed by David Simons. Thurs. - Sat. 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
June 4 – June 6, The Mendocino Film Festival. An intimate and selective program of films. Featuring special guest appearances and a rich assortment of curated films, the 2010 festival will include an Opening Night Party on June 4th. www.mendocinofilmfestival.org
June 5, Arena Theater’s Blues on the Coast Series presents Shane Dwight, a young American Roots Music artist and killer blues player who rocks the house with the best of them, brings his version of the blues to Arena Theater. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 7 pm, performance at 8 pm. Arena Theater, 214 Main Street, Point Arena. (707) 882-3272 or www.arenatheater.org
June 5, 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.
June 6, The Deep Valley Chamber Music Series presents Quintessence – A local ensemble of excellent woodwind players will be offering a splendid program of music from the late 1800s to the present. 3 pm at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 640 S. Orchard Street, Ukiah. www.ninetrees.com
June 6, The 19th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park free concert series presents the electrifying Motown R&B review of Hip Service. 6 pm at Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave, Ukiah.
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 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.
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.
June 12, Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents The Mythic Muse Movement – Storytelling and Poetry: Daryl Oasis Hasten. Music: Ron Nadeau and Johny "Qwest" Heuble. Sliding scale $10 - $15. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 7:30 pm in the Garden Room of the Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main St., Mendocino (707) 937-1732 www.mendocinostories.com/events
June 12 – July 4, Gualala Arts will showcase Handmade baskets made by the Bay Area Basket Makers. These baskets are constructed from a variety of materials, using many different techniques. This has traditionally been the best selling exhibit. Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Rd., Gualala. More information at (707) 884-1138 or www.gualalaarts.org
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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, 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.
June 17, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry Series -- featuring Arcata Poet, Julie Hochfeld. Doors open at 7:15 pm & the reading starts at 7:30 pm with an open mic. This event is supported by Ling-Yen Jones, our generous community and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. Old City Art Building, 284 Main Street, Point Arena. For more information, email: blake@snakelyone.com
June 20, The 19th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park free concert series presents slide guitarist extraordinaire Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings. 6 pm at Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave, Ukiah.
JULY 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
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 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.
July 1 – August 2, At Partners Gallery: Karen Fenley. Gallery hours: Thurs. - Mon., 10 am to 5 pm, Partners Gallery, 335 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 962-0233 www.partnersgallery.com
July 4, The 19th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park free concert series presents local favorites The Hanson-Raitt Band and opening for them will be Gypsy-Grass Favorites The Dirt Floor Band. 6 pm at Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave, Ukiah.
July 8 – August 1, Ukiah Players Theatre presents Cyrano de Bergerac. Thurs. at 7 pm, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 pm & Sunday afternoons at 2 pm. Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Rd. Ukiah. (707) 462-9226 ukiahplayerstheatre.org Buy tickets online here.
July 9, Mendocino English Country Dance – Andrew Shaw or Bruce Hamilton, Caller. 8 pm (newcomer instruction at 7:30 pm). $10 admission. Caspar Community Center, Caspar. www.larkcamp.com/mendoengdance or (707) 964-4826.
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.
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, 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.
July 10 – July 24, Mendocino Music Festival Two weeks of music of all genres out in the big tent on the Mendocino Headlands, across the street from the Mendocino Hotel. Visit their Web site for concert details. www.mendocinomusic.com
July 18, The 19th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park free concert series presents The House Jacks and opening for them will be Space’s Breath. 6 pm at Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave, Ukiah.
AUGUST 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
August 1, The 19th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park free concert series presents the world class Latin Jazz group Brian Anders & the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel. 6 pm at Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave, Ukiah.
August 5 – August 30, At Partners Gallery: John Darcy. Gallery hours: Thurs. - Mon., 10 am to 5 pm, Partners Gallery, 335 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg. (707) 962-0233 www.partnersgallery.com
August 5 – September 12, The Mendocino Theatre Company presents Impossible Marriage, by Beth Henley, directed by Ann Woodhead. Thurs. - Sat. 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
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 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.
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.
Aiugust 14, Mendocino English Country Dance – Jody McGeen, Caller. 8 pm (newcomer instruction at 7:30 pm). $10 admission. Caspar Community Center, Caspar. www.larkcamp.com/mendoengdance or (707) 964-4826.
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, 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.
August 15, The 19th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park free concert series presents the searing funky groove band Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band. 6 pm at Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Ave, Ukiah.
Aiugust 19, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry Series -- featuring North Beach Poet, Rosemary Mano. Doors open at 7:15 pm & the reading starts at 7:30 pm with an open mic. This event is supported by Ling-Yen Jones, our generous community and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. Old City Art Building, 284 Main Street, Point Arena. For more information, email: blake@snakelyone.com
SEPTEMBER 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
September 4, 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.
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 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.
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.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, 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.
September 16, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry Series -- featuring Sacramento Poet Bob Stanley. Doors open at 7:15 pm & the reading starts at 7:30 pm with an open mic. This event is supported by Ling-Yen Jones, our generous community and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. Old City Art Building, 284 Main Street, Point Arena. For more information, email: blake@snakelyone.com
September 23 – October 24, The Mendocino Theatre Company presents Old Times, by Harold Pinter, directed by Fredrick L. Olson. Thurs. - Sat. 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
OCTOBER 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
October 1, Mendocino English Country Dance – Kalia Kliban, Caller. 8 pm (newcomer instruction at 7:30 pm). $10 admission. Caspar Community Center, Caspar. www.larkcamp.com/mendoengdance or (707) 964-4826.
Meet the artists in our community; Opening receptions for new exhibits are held each First Friday at Fort Bragg galleries from 5 to 8 pm.
Participating Fort Bragg galleries include:
Partners Gallery, Edgewater Gallery, Northcoast Artists Gallery, 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.
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, 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.
October 21, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry Series -- featuring Petaluma Poet, Geri Digiorno. Doors open at 7:15 pm & the reading starts at 7:30 pm with an open mic. This event is supported by Ling-Yen Jones, our generous community and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. Old City Art Building, 284 Main Street, Point Arena. For more information, email: blake@snakelyone.com
NOVEMBER 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
November 4 – December 5, The Mendocino Theatre Company presents The Sweetest Swing in Baseball, by Rebecca Gilman, directed by Betty Abramson. Thurs. - Sat. 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Helen Schoeni Theatre, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Box Office: (707) 937-4477 www.mendocinotheatre.org
November 6, Mendocino English Country Dance – Alan Winston, Caller. 8 pm (newcomer instruction at 7:30 pm). $10 admission. Caspar Community Center, Caspar. www.larkcamp.com/mendoengdance or (707) 964-4826.
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 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.
Opening receptions for new exhibits are held each Second Saturday at Mendocino galleries from 5 to 8 pm. Come and meet the artists.
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.
Participating Mendocino galleries include:The Mendocino Art Center, 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
November 18, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry Series -- featuring Pacific Grove Poet, Neal Whitman. Doors open at 7:15 pm & the reading starts at 7:30 pm with an open mic. This event is supported by Ling-Yen Jones, our generous community and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. Old City Art Building, 284 Main Street, Point Arena. For more information, email: blake@snakelyone.com
DECEMBER 2010
Music at Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor – Music starts at 7 pm; all ages welcome.
44951 Ukiah St., Mendcoino. (707) 937-2436. www.frankiesmendocino.com
December 11, 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.
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 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.
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.
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, 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.
