May 02 Thursday
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.
Avenues to Wellness (A Program of the Frank R. Howard Foundation), presents a Bereavement Support Group. This facilitated 8-week group provides and opportunity to learn the symptoms of grief, as well as to recognize the individual nature of its expression and duration. With a fuller understanding of the grief process and effective ways to cope, we can find meaning and move forward. This is group is limited to 8 participants. Please call Suzanne to register: (707) 456-9676
Inland Valley Women's Chorus begins its 30th season, meeting Thursdays starting on Sept. 7th, 6:00-7:30pm at the Holy Trinity Church, Mary & Martha Room, 640 S. Orchard Ave. (next to the DMV) in Ukiah. New members are welcome! No audition or prior experience required. We sing songs of joy, healing, social justice, and peace, from international to local song-writers. For information, contact Madge Strong, (707) 459-1493 or mstrong@willitsonline.com.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.