May 02 Thursday
Lines & Spines Book ClubThursday, May 2, 2024First Thursdays of each month6-7 PM on Zoom
Join us for monthly discussions on thought-provoking books at our Lines & Spines Book Club! Meetings will take place on the first Thursday of the month at 6pm on Zoom. The May 2nd book club book will be "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick.
Please email Melissa Carr at carrm@mendocinocounty.org or call 707-234-2862 to sign up. All registrants will receive an email invite to participate via Zoom.
Produced by Eryn Schon-Brunner
Original dance works, live music and visual arts collide in celebration of student, alumni, faculty and guest artist's work. Contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, Middle Eastern, Ballet Folklorico performance art and more will enliven the Mendocino College Center of Visual and Performing Arts Theatre on May 2nd, 3rd & 4th at 7:30pm, May 5th at 2pm! Don’t miss the chance to view choreography by Peter Campbell, Julie Castillo, Gerard Juszczak, Isabella Marino, Randi Page, Rocio Ramos, Paloma Rodriguez, Shianne Robertson, Kirsten Turner, Eryn Schon-Brunner, Eddie Vedolla, Megan Youell and musical stylings of Larsen Brunner and Cassius Mayhugh. Join us on May 3rd at 7pm for Spring Dance Festival preshow Scholarship Gala, with wine and hors d'oeuvres catered by the Mendocino College Culinary followed by the performance at 7:30pm. Mendocino College Art Gallery Student show will be open for viewing prior to the show and during intermission. Family Friendly!
SHOWTIMES: May 2nd at 7:30pm - $10 May 3rd Scholarship Gala at 7:00pm Performance at 7:30pm - $15 May 4th at 7:30pm - $10 May 5th at 2pm - $10
Tickets: $10 All Ages - Friday Scholarship Gala $15 Available at Mendocino Book Company, online at www.artsmendocino.org Cash or check only. More info at (707) 468-3079.
May 03 Friday
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.
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.
Nathaniel Smith arrived in Mendocino County in the 1850s and is believed to be the first African American to settle on the coast. His life story is revealed through photos, clippings, and artifacts in this Kelley House Museum exhibit. Smith was at one time “known to every man, woman and child on the coast.” This exhibition presents details of Nathaniel Smith's life set against the history of California’s treatment of people of color. Besides the exhibit, which is open ever week, we are hosting a special event on March 23 at 4pm with guest presentations from Susan Anderson, Curator at the California African American Museum and Alexander Wood, Guest Curator. Purchase advance tickets.This project was made possible with support from California Humanities.
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
The picturesque Mendocino farmers market will be open during regular hours beginning May 3rd. The market will be growing through the season with fresh local produce, meat, eggs, olive oil, baked goods and some crafts will be available.