May 10 Friday
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!
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Master Ledward Ka'apana returns to the Mendocino Coast. Kaapana's mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. Recognition by his peers earned Led 4 Grammy nominations in his own right and 2 wins on slack key compilations. He is also a NEA Fellowship recipient in 2011. A benefit for KZYX & Z.
The 40 member Redwood Community Choir will sing a collection of 7 contemporary and classical songs. Led by Director Jenni Windsor, the concert's theme of "Time" will explore how there's not enough of it, and how we use and enjoy it. Two "Gloria" pieces, one by Haydn, one contemporary will round out the performance. The a capella group "Trebl'd Women" will open the evening with a medley of delightful songs. Admission is free; donations to help cover costs always appreciated.
Tennessee Williams’ poignant drama, "The Glass Menagerie", will show at the Willits Community Theatre April 12 through 28. The award-winning play delves into the fragile dynamics of a mother and her two children, haunted by the memory of an absent father and their struggle to escape their suffocating circumstances. Shows will be on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20 and available at the door or online at: www.wctperformingartscenter.org.
$55Includes canvas, materials, wine and appetizers. Limited to 12 participants.ALL LEVELS WELCOMERegister online at www.willitscenterforthearts.org
May 11 Saturday
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.
Just in time for Mother's Day, why not make a day of it and join us at the Albion Fire Department Auxiliary Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, May 11 from 9AM to 3PM at Albion-Little River Fire Protection District Station No. 812 (43100 Little River Airport Rd., Little River). All proceeds benefit the Albion-Little River Fire Protection District. Immerse yourself in a treasure hunt through tables brimming with vintage finds, handmade wonders and one-of-a-kind creations!
Show up by yourself or with mom to browse and unearth the perfect gift, discover a hidden gem or simply enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Have items to donate? Please consider donating them to our Albion Fire Auxiliary table, although please help us maintain a high standard by kindly refraining from donating clothing, disassembled items, partial items, or goods that are sightly or unusable. Your adherence to this policy ensures a pleasant experience for everyone.
Interested in selling? Reserve your own vending space for just $25! Each space includes a picnic table and parking for one vehicle.
Don't worry about getting hungry - available for purchase we'll have coffee and snacks from 9AM to 11AM and from 11:30AM to 2PM hot dogs, drinks and munchies. Come for the finds, stay for the fun! Don't miss out on this community event supporting our Albion-Little River Fire Protection District.
For more information, to donate goods or to purchase a vending space please contact Dan at 707-391-5714.
See you there!
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.
Grow rhododendrons like a pro! Our cool coastal climate, acidic soils, and mild winters allow many beautiful cultivars and species to thrive. Dennis McKiver of the American Rhododendron Society’s local chapter will teach proper planting and plant medium, fertilizing, pruning, as well as disease and pest control. Expand your collection by learning to choose the right hybrids and species for your area and what to plant for colorful blooms 12 months out of the year! The workshop will wrap up with a tour of the Rhododendron Collection at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.
The Grateful Gleaners' Plant Sale is back again to jumpstart the summer gardening season! Available plants include vegetables, fruits, culinary & medicinal herbs, California natives, pollinator-attractors, and more. Proceeds from the event fund the Grateful Gleaners in their mission to harvest fruit from small local orchards and distribute the bounty to community groups. Additionally, plant sale proceeds provide project-funding grants to farmers in the Willits foodshed.