Monthly Archive: February, 2008
February 27, 2008 at 9:41 am
by bruce
· Filed under Art
Larry Wagner’s portrait book of Mendocino Coast artists is evidence that Fort Bragg is beginning to take its place next to Mendocino as an “art colony.” In fact, artist-residents of Mendocino regularly display their work in Fort Bragg and visa versa. The “art colony” of Mendocino proclaimed by Life Magazine in the 60’s is now, in reality, a Mendocino Coast art colony. A story on Fort Bragg’s growing art community is featured at the travel website PostcardsForYou.com.
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February 21, 2008 at 10:50 am
by bruce
· Filed under Community Service, ecotourism
Already working on the county’s first eco-tourism map, the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce has joined the PG&E Climate Smart program, along with over 15,000 other Climate Smart customers. This program raises money toward high quality, independently-certified environmental projects that absorb or reduce greenhouse gases, starting with preserving California redwood forests (which hug the North Coast). The initial projects will reportedly remove more than 200,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere making the energy use in our business “climate neutral”. This is part of the county’s continuing push to be environmentally conscious, organic, biodynamic and GMO-free.
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February 18, 2008 at 10:13 am
by nancy
· Filed under attractions, ecotourism, events, parks
On Wednesday, February 20, a total lunar eclipse will be visible along the Coast (barring heavy fog, that is.) An eclipse of the Moon takes place at Full Moon, when the Moon passes through some portion of Earth’s shadow. The color and brightness between eclipses can vary considerably, but most probably it will take on a vivid red or orange color (see the accompanying photo by Carolyne Cathey of MAPA). In recent years, there have been reports of cyan-colored flashes (caused by ozone in the earth’s atmosphere).
The eclipse will last a total of 3 1/2 hours, with some part of it taking place before the moon appears on the horizon. The total eclipse will occur at 7 pm. The Ford House Visitor Center hosts another Star Party, where visitors can borrow telescopes and talk with local experts. MAPA, the Ford House staff, CA State Parks, and Out of This World are co-hosting. Clouds or high winds will cancel: call 707-937-3335 or 707-937-5397.
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February 15, 2008 at 8:27 am
by bruce
· Filed under Art
Take a break, bring the family and join the fun at the Mendocino Art Center’s 8th Annual Open House & Open Studios Tour, Saturday, February 16, Noon – 4:00 pm. Admission is free. You’ll get sneak previews of some of the over 160 creative workshop activities for children and adults offered by the Mendocino Art Center during Spring and Summer 2008. Light refreshments will be served.
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February 12, 2008 at 10:58 pm
by bruce
· Filed under Art, attractions
Chris Webster, a singer/songwriter who skillfully blends country with classic rhythm and blues, returns in concert Mon., Feb. 25, at Little River Inn. She will be joined by talented instrumentalists Ron Elzy and Bill Edwards for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Webster will include songs from her 2007 album, ‘My Name is Christine.’ Tickets are $20. Order by calling 937-5942.
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