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Candlelight Inn Tours This Week

nancy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:24:08 +0000

Visit the area’s finest lodging sites, enjoy fine food and wine, while helping support Mendocino Coast youth programs. 3-6 pm each evening. For more information, call 707-964-1228. Tickets: $25 pp; $10 under age 10

Thursday, December 8, Mendocino
Friday, December 9, Fort Bragg
Saturday, December 10, Little River
Sunday, December 11, Elk

Festival of Lights

nancy — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:08:52 +0000

Join us at the 2nd Annual Festival of Lights where thousands of lights transform Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens into a magical Winter Wonderland. Stroll through a tunnel of lights; amble by magical toadstools; gaze in wonder at exotic forms of lighted cacti; take your picture in front of illuminated art pieces; find your way by the glow of luminarias; be awestruck by a forest of decorated holiday trees; enjoy a hot drink and dessert; shop for holiday treasures and natural wonders; be prepared for surprises. Special pricing on unique holiday gifts and decorations. Open every evening – 4:30 until 7:30 pm. Tickets $5, Fridays & Saturdays $10

“Potluck” Ceramics Holiday Sale

nancy — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:05:21 +0000

Saturday, December 3rd at Town Hall, 363 North Main Street, Fort Bragg from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. There will be many potters represented, lots of reasonably priced ceramics just in time for your holiday shopping. There will be large pots, functional ware, decorative ceramics, sculpture, and musical instruments to choose from. Come and meet the artists! 707-964-3466

Santa’s Coming to Town

nancy — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:26:18 +0000

Kids both young and old will want to be at the Mendocino Hotel on Main Street for Santa’s arrival on the fire truck. He’ll be here promptly at 3 pm, so don’t be late! Candy canes for the kids, and a photo opportunity with Santa.

Historic Walking Tours

nancy — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:23:51 +0000

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday (11/24-26), the Kelley House will offer our
docent-led, historic walking tours of Mendocino. Learn about movie sites, ghost stories, and meeting places of yesteryear. Walks start promptly at 11 am at the Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion St., Mendocino. Cost $10pp

The museum will be open 11 am – 3 pm Thursday-Monday.

Mendocino Stories & Music Series

nancy — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:33:37 +0000

Join the Mendocino Stories and Music Series for a great musical weekend. First on Friday, October 28th at the Mendocino Hotel at 7:30PM, The Sue Sisk Band will make its first appearance in the Series. Singer/songwriter and guitarist Sue Sisk will be joined by her sidemen, Rick Banker on guitar and Tommy Grattan on pedal steel, mandolin and dobro. Sue’s original tunes reflect her blues and rock influences through ballads and jump up blues boogies. Special guests, too. Doors open at 6:30PM.

Have lots of fun at our Annual Costume Dance on Saturday, the 29th. Come in costume or not. “The Safe Sax Swing Septet” are four saxes, three rhythm, all swinging’, giving the band a light, but hard swinging sound, perfect for listening and dancing. Prizes for best costumes at the Hill House of Mendocino. Music starts at the special time of 8:30PM, doors open at 7:30PM.

All Ages Welcome! Food and drinks are available as soon as the doors open. Sliding scale $10 – $15 as you can afford. For more info call Pattie at 937-1732.

PIANIST MIKE STRICKLAND IN CONCERT

nancy — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:31:39 +0000

Saturday, October 29, 7 pm
Mendocino Art Center’s Main Gallery
Tickets: $25 • Benefit for the Mendocino Art Center

One-of-a-kind pianist Mike Strickland is a gifted composer, arranger, and recording artist who brings, pop, jazz, blues, boogie and gorgeous original music to the stage with distinctive style and flair.

As a composer, Mike has always been inspired and driven by melody. He also loves to experiment with motion and texture, using the piano as his own orchestra. Born and raised in Jackson, MS, he definitely has that Mississippi blues and finger-busting boogie-woogie side as well. Mike has toured extensively all over the United States as a solo artist and with his trio, The Mike Strickland Trio. He is known for his exceptional musicianship and arrangements, his virtuosic technique, and his unmatched ability to connect with the audience on a personal level. His unique and colorful programming of his concerts is always a hit with audiences.

“Helen” performed by Mendocino Theatre Company

nancy — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:30:53 +0000

On Wednesday, November 9, there will be a special reading of “Helen,” one of “ The Greek Plays” written by playwright and actress Ellen Mc Laughlin. These plays are her own versions or interpretations of Euripedes original plays based on the Greek myths.

“Helen,” was first performed at The Public Theater in New York City in 2002. This is a delightfully humorous and beautifully written piece of work dealing with the devastating effects of war and also the ideas generated by the perfection of beauty in womankind. Helen is at the center of it all.

Helen Schoeni Theater, Little Lake Street, Mendocino. $5 suggested donation. Information and Box Office: 707-937-4477

Open House

nancy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:21:14 +0000

Saturday, October 8, from 5-6:30 pm
Step back in time to 1861 and enjoy an old-fashioned housewarming at William and Eliza Kelly’s home on Albion Street (aka Kelley House Museum). We hope you will stop by to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Kelly on their lovely new home, water tower, outhouse and pond located in the center of our booming mill town, Mendocino City (previously known as Meiggsville). Mr. Kelly will pour you a tasty glass of Mendocino Apple Cider. Mrs. Kelly will be serving her famous apple cake, along with traditional snacks of popcorn balls and peanuts. Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino. Free. 707-937-5791

SOULFUL REMEMBERING…

nancy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:11:08 +0000

Opening Saturday, October 8, from 5-8 pm

Mementos from the life of Daisy MacCallum, daughter of Mendocino Mill founder William Kelly, will be on exhibit during SOULFUL REMEMBERING… which celebrates the people, places and stories that fill our lives and create the rich texture of community memory. The show includes work of 15 local artists including Christopher Lloyd and Tiaji Arita, story quilts by los Hilos de la Vida, artifacts from Kelly House Museum, Ford House and others, and Day of the Dead Altars. This unusual exhibit also includes over 60 “Treasure Boxes of Remembrance” made by community members. OddFellows Hall, Kasten & Ukiah St, Mendocino; open daily 11 to 5, October 8 to November 1. This a project of FLOCKworks, a local nonprofit supporting the creative spirit of community.