May 06 Monday
Check out local artist and Redwood Coast Senior Center participant Ann Erickson's artwork featured in the Hallway Gallery at 490 N Harold St. in Fort Bragg. Her work is for sale and will be on display through June, as a benefit for the Senior Center. She works in watercolor, acrylic, and oil and has a lovely selection of landscapes on display. Call (707) 961-0165 for information.
The program goal is to create a pipeline for underserved food operators through teaching valuable business skills, nurturing peer awareness and mentorship opportunities, providing additional workforce development and skill building for individuals with high barriers to employment, and offering diverse avenues to access and providing quality food and produce from local producers.In this 5 part series, participants will:
- Develop their business story and mission - Understand the region-specific regulations and licensing requirements- Review budgeting & accounting principles for budget creation- Learn how the mission and business story tie directly into the best marketing and branding- Learn the ingredients needed to for growth while maintaining the business
$150.00 stipends available to the first 20 Mendocino and Lake County Residents. These sessions are being offered in ENGLISH and will be capped at 20 people.
Focusing on the 40-plus-year history of the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking in Fort Bragg, this exhibit shares the story of how a remarkable institution came to be. The philosophy and practice that made James Krenov a master woodworker and teacher is explored, along with examples of his own work and fine furniture made by instructors and graduates of the program.
More About Photographer Tony Eppstein
A New Zealander by birth, Eppstein acquired a simple box camera when he was about ten years old, and relatively soon graduated to developing film rolls in his parents’ bathroom. He wanted to make a career in photography, but was persuaded that further education in math and physics would be more practical. Fine art photography remained his avocation and secret love while he worked as a development engineer in the disk drive industry, from which he retired in 1998. He had some photographic successes: an award from Popular Photography; one-man shows in Palo Alto, Stanford University and Mendocino; images on the cover of the Stanford University Annual Financial Report and other book covers, in newspapers and journals, and on websites. However, the self-effacing New Zealand culture in which he grew up made him reluctant to put himself forward. On his death in 2023, his family found more than a dozen boxes of matted prints, many of which have never been shown.
Eppstein found a visual poetry in the shapes and patterns of the natural world, which he preferred to photograph in close-up. He named these images “Intimate Landscapes.”
Mendocino Coast Photographers Gallery is the only landscape photography-centric gallery on the coast, featuring the work of John Birchard, Jonathan Pazer, Scott Chieffo, Ken Van Der Wende and
In April Partners is presenting an invitational show featuring four Mendocino Coast artists and teachers.Solange Roberdeau expresses her love of the character of materials including the beauty of raw ink, handmade papers and metal in her spare abstract drawings.Exploring the content of a drop of coastal water, Sarah Logan creates hand-formedceramic sculptures that resonate her appreciation of the unseen aspects of our natural world. Working with painted images of ocean waves and silver and gold pen drawing, Rebecca Wallace creates paintings that suggest glimpses into invisible realms, metaphysical realities and internal landscapes. Collyn Ahrens uses stoneware and porcelain to create bust sculptures and other ceramic forms to investigate animacy and the desire to see oneself in material.Ahrens and Logan were both artists in residence at the Mendocino Art Center and both teach ceramics at the coast center of Mendocino College. Roberdeau teaches at Art Explorers and the Ukiah campus of the Mendocino College. Wallace teaches at Mendocino Junior College.
The show runs from April 11 to May 6.There is a Second Saturday Meet the Artists April 13, 5-7pmGallery hours are Thursday through Monday 11-5pmThe gallery is located at 45062 Ukiah St in Mendocino.
We are pleased to be hosting an exhibition of work by Stan Miklose, who was the owner of Down Home Health Foods. On display will be original paintings that have been described as 'abstractions under a veil of constructionism reflecting his unique view of the world'. Limited edition prints of the originals will be available at the gallery. Stan's paintings will be on display for the entire month of May with a reception on the 18th during Second Saturday's Art Walk in Mendocino from 4-7pm. Don't miss this opportunity to see Mr. Miklose's distinctive art in person. We look forward to seeing you here at Highlight Gallery.
The Willits Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated opening of "The May Show," the first juried exhibition to grace the galleries of Willits. This momentous occasion invites art enthusiasts and community members alike to join in a celebration of creativity and talent on May 4th, from 6 to 9 pm."The May Show" promises an evening of artistic wonder and community camaraderie as attendees peruse the carefully curated selection of artworks and cast their votes for the coveted "People's Choice Award." This esteemed award allows attendees to have their voices heard and contribute to the democratic spirit of artistic appreciation.Experience the power of art to unite and inspire as you stroll through the galleries adorned with a diverse array of artistic expressions. Engage with local artists, gain insight into their creative processes, and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Willits community.Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate art and community at the opening of "The May Show" at Willits Center for the Arts; Saturday, May 4th between 6 and 9 PM. Let your voice be heard as you join your neighbors in voting for your favorite piece of art, thereby contributing to the rich artistic landscape of our community.For more information, please contact: Gary Martin Curator, Willits Center for the Arts gtm1950@gmail.com
Lauralee Brown plays guitar and sings an eclectic array of classic standards along with original songs of her own, as well as those collected from many fine songwriters she has met over the years.
She will have CD's of her recent release "Nature Of Belief" available
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
707-964-9132362 N. Franklin St, Fort Bragg CA 95437
Mendocino Coast Jazz Society Jam Sessions Monday evenings, at the “Tall Guy Brewery” in Fort Bragg. The new brewery / brew pub is located on Franklin Street, across from City Hall in the old Sears Bld.
The proceedings begin at 5:00, with a dance lesson with Al, Mary, Sunshine and Glenn, for those so inclined.At 6:00 we start the live music, and play till 9:00. The brew pub has beer, wine and bar bites. All ages are welcome, and admission will be free.
The Jazz Society will make sure we have a swingin’ rhythm section, and we will be collecting donations to defray the cost.
Hope to see you there!
The non profit organization, Mendocino Coast Jazz Society, hosts a "Jazz Jam" every Monday evening, from 6 to 9pm, at Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N Franklin St in Fort Bragg. Admission is free, and there is a Swing Dance lesson at 5pm
"Bring your ax, your voice, your dancin' shoes, or just your ears!"