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Winners of the Mendocino Area Parks Association’s 2010 “Arts for the Parks” juried art competition were announced today. Out of 129 accepted entries, 21 artists were recognized for their work in four contest categories: Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Other. The annual competition focuses on the 17 California State Parks in Mendocino County by showcasing the works of artists who live in Mendocino County, as well as artists who visit these parks from out of the area. Read the rest of this entry »
In support of “Gray Whale month” the Artists Co-op of Mendocino focuses on “Celebrating the Marine Environment” for its March show held through April 5. See watercolor paintings featured on the main show wall by Karen Bowers and additional art displayed on individual members walls. Our new works this month present local and worldwide marine life, seascapes, environmental issues, and responses to other sources of inspiration.
The ACM Gallery, upstairs at 45270 Main St., in the village of Mendocino, is open 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM daily except Tuesdays. Don’t miss the Second Saturday opening reception on March 13, from 3:30 to 6:00 PM. Along with the art, our second floor location offers incredible views and opportunities for whale spotting! Visit the Artists Cooperative of Mendocino Web site for more information.
For 28 years, Mendocino and Fort Bragg has held whale festivals. Now Little River, just south of Mendocino Village, is joining the annual celebration with its own offering …
Food and wine tastings and whale watching will be the featured attractions at the first ever Little River Whale Festival.
Six Little River gourmet chefs pair up with local wineries to bring you a Taste of Little River. From artist studio tours and our history museum grand opening, to docent-led walks and photo workshops, the first annual Little River Whale Festival has something for everyone. Don’t forget to turn in your passport for a chance to win exciting Little River travel prizes.
Fort Bragg’s Whale Festival is the following weekend.
Wine, whales, chowder, whale watching cruises and whale walks are just some of the highlights of this year’s Mendocino Whale Festival. But there’s something new this year: the Little River Whale Festival March 11 & 12. Don’t forget the Fort Bragg’s whale festival the following weekend. All the information is at the official website of the festival. There are still plenty of rooms on the coast if you want to come this weekend or anytime this month during the great whale migration.
People think Humboldt County, Avenue of the Giants and Prairie Creek State Park when they think about seeing California Redwoods. But you don’t have to go that far. Just three hours from the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Bragg is a great launching pad for seeing redwoods. One of my favorites: Jug Handle State Reserve; in a 45-minute walk, you see redwoods and a pygmy forest.
