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Mendocino Art Center’s Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair, November 25 & 26
—Posted Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:36 pm—
The Mendocino Art Center hosts the 52nd Annual Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Fair, Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Thirty-nine juried artists and craftspeople from throughout Northern California will exhibit original handmade artwork in all media. The Fair is a fund-raising benefit for the Mendocino Art Center.
In what has become a North Coast tradition, the Mendocino Art Center’s galleries and workshop studios are transformed into a two-day holiday marketplace, providing residents and visitors a pleasant alternative to hectic, stressful mall shopping while supporting local and regional artists. This year’s fair showcases a wide array of unique, high quality artwork and gift items, including stained, fused and engraved glass; enameled, gold and mixed metal jewelry; original paintings and photographs; functional and decorative ceramics; sculptural work, wearable fiber art, and local art books.
Live music will be performed both days. On Friday, Bejazzled plays swing, standards and Latin dance music. On Saturday, with more of a focus on Latin music, Bejazzled transforms into Samba Jamba, playing an eclectic mix of arrangements including well-known Latin jazz and Brazilian classics, fronted by Cherie Sheraque’s dynamic vocals in English, Portuguese and Spanish. More information at www.sambajamba.com.
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Rock ‘n Roll Revue 3.5 from Nov 11-20, 2011
—Posted Friday, November 11th, 2011 at 12:57 am—
Three years after Gloriana had Eagles Hall Night Club rockin’ with sell-out crowds, the Rock ‘N Roll Revue returns for one more time. 17 of Gloriana’s best singers, accompanied by a four-piece rock & roll band, with a state of the art sound system, will have you dancin’ and groovin’ as we present the greatest songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Producer/Director Paul Friesen and Music Director Billy Schieve from Rock ‘N Roll Revue 3 will reunite to try to outdo themselves for this special event that will help celebrate Gloriana’s 35th anniversary.
Much of the cast from three years ago will be returning and joining a very strong group of “Rock ‘N Roll Newbies”. This show is pure fun, and not to be missed. Dancing encouraged!
WHEN: Entertainment Begins at 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2:30pm on Sundays. Floor Show begins 30 minutes later.
TICKETS: $20 Adults, $12 Youth (17 & under)
LOCATION: Eagles Hall Night Club, corner of Corry and Alder, in Fort Bragg.
Aside from DFF: This is going to be a great show! I sing with a bunch of the performers in other settings, and this is a really strong cast. Paul pours everything into these shows, and Billy sets the tone musically.
Star Party on the Mendocino Headlands on Oct 22
—Posted Saturday, October 15th, 2011 at 11:55 am—
California State Parks, in cooperation with the Mendocino Area Parks Association and Out Of This World, will host a Star Party on October 22, 2011 to look at the night sky. Telescopes will be set up to look at the moons of Jupiter and deep sky objects such as globular clusters. Wear warm clothes—it can be chilly in the evening.
This is event is scheduled for Saturday evening, October 22, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on the field behind the Ford House Visitor Center in Mendocino, on Main Street. Call 707-961-0471 for more information about this event. This event will be cancelled in case of cloudy skies.
Open House
—Posted Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at 6:21 pm—
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
First Annual North Coast Acappella Summit
—Posted Thursday, September 29th, 2011 at 2:23 pm—
On Friday, September 30 at 7:30pm, Gloriana Musical Theatre presents a new event you won’t want to miss. Using only their voices as instruments, five talented vocal groups come together for your pleasure.
The groups are: RIVER, ECLECTICA, IN THE MIX, SINE NOMINE, and EARREVERENCE. These groups will cover a wide range of styles — you can see the songs list on the event program.
This is a benefit for Gloriana Musical Theatre with a suggested donation of $15. The concert is in Fort Bragg at the First Baptist Church, corner of Pine and Franklin streets, across from the North Coast Brewing Co. For more information, call 964-7469 or visit the Gloriana Web site.
A lot of musical talent is represented in these groups! I sing in 2 of the groups, and it’s a real pleasure to sing with so many excellent musicians.
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