Art in the Gardens at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
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The Mendocino Theatre Company (MTC) has produced high quality plays from the classics to cutting edge, drama to comedy, year-round since 1977. Its jumpStart Productions for area youth is an integral part of the local arts community
The Mendocino Film Festival, May 29 - June 1, offers a a springtime banquet for movie lovers. Film screenings and special events are held within easy and lovely walks in the historic village of Mendocino. In addition to a wealth of narrative features, shorts, documentaries, and animation, the Mendocino Film Festival also showcases films in two unique categories: Films for Our Future and Films on the Arts.
Mendocino Opera Fresca is an integral part of the Mendocino arts community. Its expanding repertoire and cadre of exceptional musicians extends well beyond the Coast. Its Emerging Artists Program has introduced a number of very talented young performers to Coast audiences. As it enters its 12th Season it is robustly fulfilling its mission to make opera accessible to a wide audience, and at a high level of artistry and performance through such programs as the Opera Access Educational Outreach Program for Mendocino and Sonoma County Schools.
The Mendocino Art Center is a highly regarded artistic and educational institution, known for superlative retreat-style workshops, high quality art exhibits, garden tours and craft fairs, as well as numerous musical concerts.
On the second Saturday each August, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens hosts its Annual Art in the Gardens fundraiser – the best garden party on the coast! Imagine a beautiful summer’s day with over 60 local artists, more than a dozen of the finest Mendocino County wineries, and local musicians all coming together to create a dynamic event — right in the heart of the Botanical Gardens.
Gloriana Musical Theatre celebrates 32 years of outstanding musical theatre, also Young Performers Musical Theatre Workshop to prepare kids ages 5 - 13 for their springtime musical, and holiday serenading by Gloriana Carolers in vintage dress raising scholarships for high school students continuing their education in theatre arts.
Gualala Arts is a community arts organization dedicated to promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961. Here you can find art exhibits, workshops & classes, classical & popular music performances, theater, lectures and much more. Gualala Arts is an ideal location for your business meeting, seminar, workshop, wedding, anniversary, birthday celebration or fundraiser.
The Annual Mendocino Art Auction is now in its 37th year, and the Rotary Club of Mendocino auctions off the works of nationally recognized Mendocino Coast artists in support of local youth and community organizations. Each year’s auction features over 60 works of art and includes fine art, sculpture and photography. “Art Can Make a Difference.”
July 12 - 26, the Mendocino Music Festival features classical orchestra, opera, world music, jazz, dance, big band, chamber music in the big, white tent on the Mendocino Headlands State Park every July plus intimate village concerts, piano series, children's (with an instrument petting zoo!) and emerging artists concerts.
