If you haven’t been to Winesong — where you eat great food and drink great wines while wondering around in the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, then get your tickets now. They sell out fast. If you have been, remember this event raises money for the Mendocino Coast Hospital to build facilities and buy equipment.
We were delighted to open our February 2010 Sunset Magazine and discover one of our favorite coastal retreats – Glendeven Inn – was featured. Named as one of the top 20 destinations of the west, Glendeven Inn offers a mix of elegance and comfort that keep their guests returning year after year. Their meadow is dotted with llamas that they allow you to visit – very friendly indeed! Breakfast is made with eggs from their chickens and guests are encouraged to participate in feeding time. Both locals and visitors have discovered their cozy Wine Bar(n) or feasted on one of their elegant dinners served in their beautifully restored, historic farmhouse.
The Mendocino Art Center suffered a devastating fire back in November, but the center is reopening on December 17. Here is their press release. A highlight is the 3rd Saturday event on December 19, which includes a book signing by Bruce Levene of his history of the Art Center in its 50th year.
MENDOCINO ART CENTER RE-OPENS DECEMBER 17
Mendocino, CA – The Mendocino Art Center galleries will re-open December
17 with fun activities for the community scheduled over the weekend. The
galleries have been closed since a November 23 fire in the business
offices.
The Granite Avatars of Patagonia Presentation
Thursday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m., photographer Tom Reed will give an
insightful and fascinating behind-the-scenes slide presentation and answer
audience questions, revealing how he captured the images featured in his
Mendocino Art Center exhibit, “The Granite Avatars of Patagonia.”
Admission is free.
Free Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the holidays, the re-opening of the Mendocino Art Center and the
premiere of three new art exhibits at a free 3rd Saturday Artists
Reception, December 19, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This will be the final 50th
Anniversary Gala with raffle prizes, holiday carolers, hot cider and other
refreshments; the release of the Mendocino Art Center’s 50th Anniversary
commemorative book with a book signing with editor Bruce Levene; a Chili
Feed & Art Sale; and celebration of the Rebirth of MAC “Rising from the
Ashes.”
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In the November/December issue of the National Geographic Traveler magazine, listed in group #11 among the World’s Great Places, is “California northern coast (Marin County to Eureka)”. The article states: “Legendary for its wineries and scenic coastline, this region also entices with the calm and quiet of small towns, farms and ranches. Despite suburban sprawl in Sonoma and Marin, development appears to be within reason and consistent with the environment.”
Conducted by the National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations, the Survey evaluated 133 world wide destinations considering the stewardship provided by local involvement, plus pollution, cultural quality, authenticity, and tourism management of each area. A panel of 437 well traveled experts participated.
The New Broadway is Alive and Well and Living in Fort Bragg! Performers Sandy Glickfeld and Robert Goleman invite you to enjoy the musical stylings of Mervin Gilbert, Ana Lucas, Doug Waldo, Suzie Frew-Harris, teens, and kids, as they sing and dance to solos, duets, and BIG PRODUCTION NUMBERS of new Broadway hits and past favorites never before seen or heard on the Mendocino Coast. Gloriana Musical Theatre transformed Eagles Hall into a New York Night Club reminiscent of The Stork Club and El Morocco. Directed by New York’s Don Bovingloh – he knows Broadway. Music by the Jack Leung Trio, Wine/Beer/Champagne No-Host-Bar plus Modestly Priced Hors d’ Oeuvres & Sophisticated Desserts. Tickets: $20 General Admission, $18 Youth 17 & under/Seniors at Harvest Market, Tangents, Out of This World, 964-SHOW, www.gloriana.org, and at the door. Eagles Hall Night Club, 210 N. Corry at Alder, Fort Bragg.
Performances: November 13,14,15 and November 20,21,22
Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:30pm.
