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Mendocino Theater Co. Presents - DEATHTRAP
MAR 4 - APR 11, Mendocino Famed playwright Sidney Bruhl learns his play has flopped and his former student has written a blockbuster... then the fun begins. "This ingeniously constructed play offers.. gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter." New York Post |
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Entertainment at Mendocino Hotel
March Events ~ Mendocino - MAR 13 ~ Bill Bottrell - MAR 19 ~ Main Street Bistro Poetry |
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Little River Concert Series
MAR 17 ~ Little River Inn The wonderful Coast Celtic Band will play from 5:30 to 8:30 pm and it's free! Tap your feet as you enjoy one of Sue Bondoux's delicious Irish Coffees or a pint of Guinness, and stay for a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. |
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FORT BRAGG WHALE FESTIVAL
MARCH 20, 2010 ~ Eagles Hall, Fort Bragg Along with dozens of Microbrew Beer Tasting and Barbecue, the area's top chefs will produce their favorite chowders. Eagles Hall Theatre - 210 N. Corry St., Fort Bragg Saturday only from 12-5 pm, $30 |
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Hill House Events
Entertainment & Events ~ Mendocino March 20 ~ Kevin and the Coconuts Enjoy dancing, libations and light fare in a cabaret setting. |
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Mendocino Whale Watching
DECEMBER - APRIL ~ Mendocino whale watching on a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be up close to these gentle giants of the sea and fun for people of all ages. |
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Mendocino Theater Co. Presents - DEATHTRAP
MAR 4 - APR 11, Mendocino Famed playwright Sidney Bruhl learns his play has flopped and his former student has written a blockbuster... then the fun begins. "This ingeniously constructed play offers.. gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter." New York Post |
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WHALE and JAZZ FESTIVAL
APR 1-22, 2010 Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival combines whale watching with the finest in jazz entertainment, culinary delights and fun activities over 3 spectacular weekends. |
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EASTER CARNIVAL & EGG HUNT
APR 3 ~ Fort Bragg Kid's golf free with adult ticket. Fun Carnival Games. Win great prizes from 12-3:30, Egg Olympics from 3:30- 4pm and then all kids under 12- bring your basket for egg hunt at 4pm! Delicious food and a great time for all. |
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Bunny Camp
APR 3 ~ Little River Inn Two sessions: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny welcomes children ages 3 - 7 to decorate Easter bags, crafts and cookies, face painting and then join the dash as the Easter egg hunt begins! |
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Jr.
April 9-25. Fri/Sat 7:30pm & Sun 3pm. Join the Young Performers in Alice's adventures in Wonderland with the White Rabbit, Dodo Bird, Tweedles, bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Featuring Disney songs "I'm Late," and "The Un-birthday Song." |
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Symphony of the Redwoods
APR 10-11, Spring Concert: 8pm April 10th and 2pm 11th, 2010 Brahms, Haydn Variations, op. 56a Horn concertos: Rota, Castel del Monte Mozart, Horn concerto No. 4, K.495, Eb Major Soloist: Bill Klingelhoffer, horn Beethoven, Symphony No. 5, op. 67, C minor |
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Mediterannean Cuisine ~ Cooking Class
APR 13 ~ Albion River Inn ~ 11:30-3:30pm Experience the creativity and passion of Executive Chef Stephen Smith as he educates and instructs participants in a demo-style format. Learn new techniques, and sample dishes in progress. Participants enjoy a lavish lunch prepared by Chef Smith, including wine and cocktails. |
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Mendocino Theater Co. Presents
APR 22 - MAY 23 ~ Mendocino Based on the playwright's own real-life experience, this richly scripted story illustrates how two strangers, at dramatically different places in their lives, can forever and unexpectedly influence each other. "A masterpiece of theatrical portraiture." Chicago Sun-Times |
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Symphony of the Redwoods ~ Opus
APR 25 ~ Preston Hall, Mendocino:: Clarinet Eric Van Dyke Horn Paul Hadley Bassoon Ann Hubbard Violin Marcia Lotter Violin Joselyn Bartlett Viola Paula Mulligan Cello Tony Miksak Bass Burton Segall Featuring: Franz Schubert Octet & other works. |
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MENDOCINO HERITAGE DAYS
APR 30 - MAY 31 - MENDOCINO Dozens of events: Hear tales of Native Americans, chat with ancestors of early settlers, follow the underwater exploration of shipwrecks along our coast. Tour through wildflowers, heritage roses, redwood trails, historic dwellings, moonlight cemetery walk and more! |
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Mendocino Theater Co. Presents
APR 22 - MAY 23 ~ Mendocino Based on the playwright's own real-life experience, this richly scripted story illustrates how two strangers, at dramatically different places in their lives, can forever and unexpectedly influence each other. "A masterpiece of theatrical portraiture." Chicago Sun-Times |
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MENDOCINO HERITAGE DAYS
APR 30 - MAY 31 - MENDOCINO Dozens of events: Hear tales of Native Americans, chat with ancestors of early settlers, follow the underwater exploration of shipwrecks along our coast. Tour through wildflowers, heritage roses, redwood trails, historic dwellings, moonlight cemetery walk and more! |
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Rhododendron Show & Plant Sale
May 1-2, ~ Fort Bragg "There's No Place Like Home", featuring locally hybridized varieties grown on the Mendocino coast. Local growers also offer rare varieties from a northwest. Beautiful garden scene, an ongoing raffle, refreshments, educational displays and more! FREE |
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BOONVILLE BEER FESTIVAL
MAY 2010 ~ Boonville The Boonville Beer Festival is an annual event, that showcases breweries from all over the west to come and share their wares in a pleasant, relaxed, outdoor setting to enjoy well over a hundred brews from fifty-two breweries. |
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HOPLAND PASSPORT ~ SPRING
MAY ~ Hopland 2 full days of fun! Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at the ten wineries. Enter to win the Passport Prize Giveaway! |
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PINOT NOIR FESTIVAL
MAY 14-16 ~ Anderson Valley Taste Pinot Noir from more than 35 wineries. Enjoy sumptuous food that pairs perfectly with Pinot. Learn all about Pinot at the technical conference, and visit our local Pinot Noir producers at their open houses. It's a full weekend for those who love Pinot Noir! |
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FINE ARTS FAIR
MAY 29-30 ~ Gualala Artist spaces will be tastefully scattered along the periphery of the 15,000 sq. ft. Gualala Arts Center. Covering a wide variety of artistic media, several artists will be "in action," demonstrating the creation of their craft. |
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Mendocino Film Festival
JUNE 4, 5 & 6 ~ Mendocino Showcasing independent filmmakers and their work - feature length, shorts, animation, documentaries, and foreign films at this exciting 3-day event. Special guests, filmmakers, workshops and panels and more. |
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A TASTE OF REDWOOD VALLEY 2009
Fathers Day Weekend ~ Redwood Valley You are invited to attend the 18th annual "A Taste of Redwood Valley" where a rich experience awaits you as you tour the wineries and taste the wines and foods at the 11 participating wineries. |
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July 4th "Mendocino" at it's Best
Mendocino is full of characters marching to their own tune, and you'll see them all on parade! Our unique small towns love to celebrate the 4th of July in their own style - Usually all weekend! From kooky parades to BBQ's and fireworks on any day but the 4th - Fun for All! |
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WORLD's LARGEST SALMON BBQ
JULY 3th ~ Noyo Harbor Join us for a good old fashioned barbeque. Bring your appetite and a few friends for Delicious Grilled Salmon, Fresh Green Salad, Good ole Corn on the Cob and Garlic Bread...yum - and help out a good cause! |
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WILLITS FRONTIER DAYS
4th JULY WEEKEND ~ Willits California's oldest continuous rodeo. Plan on throwing your rope around our fun events from the barbecue to the parade, from the gymkhana to the rodeo, from the horseshow to the Cutest Little Cowboy & Cowgirl contest, and more. |
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MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL
JULY 10-24 ~ Mendocino Evenings include orchestra concerts, Big Band concert, chamber music ensembles, dance, blues, world, and folk music. Days include lecture/recitals at the Piano Series, a children's matinee and more... |
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MENDOCINO ARTS FAIR
JULY 17-18 ~ Mendocino Sixty-five arts and crafts booths with unique hand made artwork, including glass works, fiber wearables, hand-created jewelry, functional and sculptural ceramics, paintings, photography, live music and a variety of tasty treats. |
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CALIFORNIA WINE TASTING CHAMPIONSHIP
JULY 24 Anyone can watch or even compete with wine experts from around the world. Tasters challenge their palates by identifying varietal wines in a casual atmosphere with live entertainment, great food, and beautiful panoramic scenery. Amateur and professional levels. |
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ART in the REDWOODS FESTIVAL
August ~ Gualala 49th Annual Art Festival: Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival will include a full array of entertainment in addition to the extensive display of art and crafts. Gualala Arts Center |
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VIBRANT LIVING EXPO
AUG - This vacation may change your life! Immerse yourself in three wonderful information packed days with cutting edge lectures and gourmet raw culinary demos. Enjoy inspiring presentations by world renowned authors, culinary artists and health experts. |
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PURE MENDOCINO
AUGUST A weekend of organic food, wine and fun! Organic Dinner Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 29th and an Organic Tasting & Farm Tour on Sunday, Aug. 30th. Benefits the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County! |
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CasparFest
AUG ~ Caspar Filling the old school house with dancing and the Village Square with music, artists, crafters, and "green" enterprises Join Renowned multi-instrumentalist and honorary Casparado Joe Craven and other local musicians amongst the booths of beautiful handmade objects. |
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PAUL BUNYAN DAYS
LABOR DAY WEEKEND ~ Fort Bragg Family Fun! Contests include: King of the Log Pillow Fight, Pie Eating Contest, Tricycle Race, Belle of the Redwoods, Blue Ox Beer Festival, Ugly Dog Contest, Craft Fair, Fire Dept Water Fights, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Logging Show and Parade |
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STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR
SEPT ~ Little River to Sea Ranch Two weekends! 48 artists open their studios along the scenic Coast for a free self-guided tour. Original work in watercolor, oils, glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture & textiles! Free maps available. |
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WINESONG!
September ~ Botanical Gardens Join us for MCDH's annual wine tasting event and auction in the Gardens by the Sea. Meander throughout the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and taste the elegant wines and food of Mendocino County. |
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MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR
SEPT ~ Boonville Great fun for the entire family! Three fun filled days of old fashioned country fair will be held at the Fairgrounds. The Fair features, rodeo, sheep dog trials, animal judging, midway, square dancing hoedown and a parade on Sunday and much more...... |
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PAUL BUNYAN DAYS
LABOR DAY WEEKEND ~ Fort Bragg Family Fun! Contests include: King of the Log Pillow Fight, Pie Eating Contest, Tricycle Race, Belle of the Redwoods, Blue Ox Beer Festival, Ugly Dog Contest, Craft Fair, Fire Dept Water Fights, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Logging Show and Parade |
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ABALONE FESTIVAL COOK OFF
OCT ~ Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg GUESTS are welcome and can participate for free. Although abalone tasting is limited to the judges; other food, beverages and Local Mendocino Wine will be available for purchase. Guests will enjoy the live entertainment, a raffle and silent auction. |
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HOPLAND PASSPORT ~ FALL
October 2010 ~ Hopland Join our group of seven extraordinary wineries each with distinct specialties, including Italian, Bordeaux, Burgundian, Rhone, and old vine Syrah and Zinfandel. Each winery will present a sumptuous feast of fabulous foods, along with a special selection of their signature wines. |
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