Category Archive: Art
March 15, 2008 at 4:55 pm
by bruce
· Filed under Uncategorized, general, Art
The Fort Bragg Whale Festival this weekend (March 15-16) was a time to celebrate the survival of the California Grey Whale, which 30 years ago had been nearly hunted to extinction. Adam Miller — folksinger, storyteller, autoharp virtuoso — may not be so lucky. He and local folk singer/artist Holly Tannen entertained 35 men, women and children with Sea Chanteys at the Fort Bragg Public Library today. Bringing to life the songs that have lifted the spirits of sailors for centuries, we got our own boost with incredible music and songs from our past. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 2, 2008 at 3:15 pm
by nancy
· Filed under attractions, events, Art
Inspired by the late J.D. Mayhew, the 5th Mendocino Art Center’s Annual Marine Wildlife Exhibit brings to life a diversity of wildlife represented in a variety of media. The 50 pieces, selected from over 100, were submitted by artists around the country and will be on exhibit through March 29. For more information on the Marine Wildlife Exhibit, please call 707-937-5818. The Mendocino Art Center is located at 45200 Little Lake Street (at Kasten Street) in Mendocino Village. The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 8 - Second Saturday Reception from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Admission Free.
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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 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 attractions, Art
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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