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MENDOCINO COUNTY COASTJuly 10 - 14 – 36th Annual Mendocino Art Show & Auction. Over 60 works of art – fine art, sculpture and photography. Show: July 10-13, 12 pm - 6 pm.Auction: July 14, 12 pm - 4 pm. Sponsored by RotaryClub of Mendocino. Odd Fellows Hall, Mendocino.www.MendocinoArtAuction.com.

July 10 - 21 – Mendocino Music Festival. FestivalOrchestra and Chamber Players, Village Chamber con-certs, a night of Big Band Music, Company CContemporary Ballet, and more. Mendocino HeadlandsState Park, Mendocino. 707 937-4041

July 12 - August 6 – "No Easy Answers." Karen Fenley'smixed media wall reliefs. Thu - Mon, 10 am - 5 pm.Partners Gallery. 707 937-3525.

July 14 - 15 – 48th Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair.Mendocino Art Center's summer fair has become aMendocino summer tradition. Sixty-five arts and craftsbooths, situated in a beautiful outdoor garden setting,will display an exciting mixture of unique hand made art-work, including glass works, fiber wearables, hand-creat-ed jewelry, functional and sculptural ceramics, paintings,photography and much more. The Fair will also includelive local music, featuring Kevin and the Coconuts on

July 14, and a food courtwith a variety of tastytreats, highlighted byJennie Zacha's traditionaldelectable blackberry sun-daes. 10 am - 5 pm.Mendocino Art Center.707 937-5818.

August 4 – Murray-KingGuitar Duo. With a reputa-tion as an inspired, technical-ly refined performer, gui-tarist Troy King is widely rec-ognized as an artist whobrings an intense, passionatecommitment to his art, andis able to emotionally con-nect with audiences. "King captured the duality ofdynamism and subtlety in all the pieces he performed...apowerful presence both musically and on stage," TheIndependent (USA). An avid exponent of chambermusic, Troy King performs in various ensembles—in thisconcert with his wife, Kathrin Murray. 3 pm. MendocinoArt Center. 707 937-5818

August 9 - September 3 – Gustavo Rivera and LarryThomas prints exhibit. Thu - Mon, 10 am - 5 pm.Partners Gallery. 707 937-3525.

August 11 - 16th AnnualArt in the Gardens. Over60 local artists, 15Mendocino Countywineries, and localmusicians. 10 am - 5pm. Mendocino CoastBotanical Gardens, FortBragg.707 964-4352 ext. 25.

August 11 – Opera Fresca Al Fresco! Classic Neopolitansongs of gaeity and romance at Art in the Gardens. 1 pm.Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg.888 82-OPERA.

J u l y 2 0 0 7 — S e p t e m b e r 2 0 0 7E V E N T S

There Is Always Something Happening At The Mendocino Art Center

July 14 & 15 – 48th Annual Summer Arts & Crafts FairJuly - September – John Fisher Sculpture Project (see page 6)

August 4 – Murray - King Guitar Duo in Concert

See the Mendocino Art Center's Gallery Exhibit Schedule on page 8.

707 937-5818 • 800 653-3328 • www.MendocinoArtCenter.org

Art in the Gardens Poster: The LanguidTale by James Maxwell

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August 18 - 19 – 46thAnnual Art in theRedwoods Festival. Amagnificent display ofover 400 pieces of fineart (on exhibit throughSeptember 2), over 40outdoor artist booths,live entertainment, food and drink. Saturday 10 am - 5pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Adults $6. 12 and under arefree. Gualala Arts Center. www.GualalaArts.org,707 884-1138. Gualala Arts Center, Gualala.

August 17 - 26 – Mendocino Chamber Opera "Season."Four comic opera double-headers and a hilarious oper-atic review. The four operas present good comic theaterwith highly enjoyable music: The Bear, by WilliamWalton; Susanna's Secret, by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari;

The Boatswain's Mate, byEthel Smyth; The RuinedMaid, by Seymour Barab.The Three Sopranos, byDronkers, Bardes, andLambert, is an irreverentvariety show of arias, songs,and ensembles. Helen

Schoeni Theater, Mendocino. 707 937-4477.

August 23 - 25 – Third Annual Vibrant Living Expo.Over 80 lectures, panel discussions, and gourmet rawvegan culinary demonstrations. Beginning with a freeevening plenary on August 23 at Town Hall, the public isinvited to see short presentations by many healthexperts, authors, and culinary artists. Delicious organicgourmet food will be offered for sale by Living LightCafé and Cuisine To-Go. Also includes a “mini film fes-tival.” Stay at eco-friendly Living Light Inn during yourvisit. Living Light Center, Fort Bragg. 707 964-2420.www.RawFoodChef.com.

August 24 - October 7 – "Anything Goes." Cole Porter'smusical comedy presented by Gloriana Musical Theatre.Eagles Hall Theatre, Fort Bragg. Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 3 pm. 707 964-SHOW.

September 1-3, 8 -9 – North Coast Artists Guild StudioDiscovery Tour. Artists from Stewarts Point to Little

River open their studios. Gualala Arts Center.707 884-1138.

September 8 – 23rd Annual Winesong. An annual char-ity auction and wine tasting produced by the MendocinoCoast Hospital Foundation has raised over $3,000,000for improvements in local healthcare since 1985. Morethan 1,100 guestsfrom 28 statescome together tomake Winesong!one of the mostspectacular eventson the NorthCoast, creating afestive atmospherein the beautifulMendocino CoastBotanical Gardens. Auction from 2 pm to 5 pm. The liveauction features nearly 100 exciting lots, in addition tothe silent auction with more than 120 lots. Prior toWinesong!, the 2nd Annual Winesong! Artists’ Showcasewill be at the Odd Fellows Hall, Mendocino. The publicis invited to see art donated to the auctions and meetsome of the artists attending the Showcase. MendocinoCoast Botanical Garden, Fort Bragg. 707 961-4909.

September 13 - October 21 – "The Gin Game." HelenSchoeni Theater, Mendocino. 707 937-4477.

MENDOCINO COUNTY INLANDJuly 28, August 25, September 29, October 27 – LastSaturdays Arts in Motion. Farmers Market, displays ofart, musicians, and crafts. Main Street Program 707 463-6729.

Through July 24 – Tish & Three Other Artists Exhibit,Willits Center for the Arts. 707 459-1726.

July 14 – Alex de Grassi. World-renowned guitarist.Ukiah Music Center. 7 pm. 707 462-8863.

July 19 - August 11 – "Urinetown." A hilarious tale ofgreed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time whenwater is worth its weight in gold. Ukiah Players Theatre.707 462-9226.

Lynne Prentice has been chosen to produce the artwork for the 2007 Winesong! poster.

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July 21 - October 14 – Metal Works North Exhibit.Group show featuring work by some of NorthernCalifornia's premier metalsmith artists. Grace HudsonMuseum, Ukiah. 707 467-2836.

July 22 – Joe Craven and Blender Logic. Pineapple upsidedown whirled music concert. Sundays in the ParkConcert Series. 6 pm. Todd Grove Park, Ukiah.

July 28 – Piano Extravaganza. Spencer Brewer andfriends. Ukiah Music Center. 7 pm. 707 462-8863.

August 4 - 26 – Celebration of the Community Exhibit.Rea Slocum and other artists. Willits Center for the Arts.707 459-1726.

August 5 – Adaawe. Spirited African Women Fusion.Sundays in the Park Concert Series. 6 pm. Todd GrovePark, Ukiah.

August 11 – Rootstock. Mendocino reggae and beyond.Ukiah Music Center. 7 pm. 707 462-8863.

August 17 - 25 – "Psycho Beach Party." Written byCharles Busch and directed by Patrick Kinyon and TobyRodriques. Ukiah Players Theatre. 707 462-9226.

August 18 – 2007 Band Slam in the Plaza. 36 bands per-forming, food, drinks and an arts & crafts faire. 10 am -9 pm. Alex Thomas Plaza, Ukiah. 707 462-8863.

August 19 – Hip Service. Electrifying Motown R&Brevue. Sundays in the Park Concert Series. 6 pm. ToddGrove Park, Ukiah.

August 25 – BeJazzled. Latin standards swing jazz. UkiahMusic Center. 7 pm. 707 462-8863.

September 1 - 30 – Nuestra Alianza, Celebration of theMexican Culture. Dina Hutton and many other artists.Willits Center for the Arts. 707 459-1726.

September 8 – Will Siegel & Friends. Americana at itsbest. Ukiah Music Center. 7 pm. 707 462-8863.

September 13 - October 11 – "Other People's Memories"Gallery Exhibit. Found Photos: a dialog with the anony-mous. Mendocino College Art Gallery. 707 468-3207.

September 22 – Paula Samonte. Suite jazz. Ukiah MusicCenter. 7 pm. 707 462-8863.

MAPA Announces Art ContestCelebrating Local State ParksThe Mendocino Area Parks Association (MAPA) is plan-ning a juried art contest and show for the spring of 2008.Subject matter must be from one of the seventeen StateParks in the Mendocino District and there will be threemajor categories of art media: painting and drawingmedia, photography, and an “open” category comprisingall other media, including three-dimensional works.Prizes will be awarded, including cash awards for grandprize winners.

For more information, contact MAPA Executive DirectorCarolyne Cathey at the Mendocino Headlands Ford HouseMuseum and Visitor Center: 707 937-4700 or email her atmapa@mendoparks.org. Ford House hours are 11 – 4 daily.

To be considered for Mendocino Arts Magazine'sfall/winter issue calendar (October 2007 - March 2008),please send your Mendocino County event informationto mcdonald@mcn.org, fax: 707-937-1764, or MACEvent Calendar, P.O. Box 765, Mendocino, CA 95460.Deadline is August 10.

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Through its involvement in the community, theMendocino Art Center remains at the heart of whatmakes Mendocino an enchantingand vibrant place to live and servesas a thriving cultural magnet to vis-itors from around the world.

But, did you know that the revenuefrom workshops and galleryexhibits does not fully cover theexpenses of the Mendocino ArtCenter? Like all non-profit organi-zations, sustained financial supportfrom individuals and businesses isimperative for MAC to continue tosuccessfully accomplish its missionof educating, nurturing andencouraging artistic expression.

Your membership contribution willhelp support vital cultural pro-grams that enrich the lives of resi-dents and visitors alike. Each year

the Art Center touches the lives of over 1,000 chil-dren through free, hands-on art field trips and spe-

cial mentoring for high school stu-dents. Low-cost open studios, andfree arts fairs and musical concerts,combine with the Art Center'sworld-class art workshops andhigh quality, monthly art exhibitsto establish the Art Center as a beacon of the local arts community.

Join us today…and give yourselfthe gift of art!

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Receive a $10 off coupon for eachnew member you refer or eachMAC gift membership you give.Coupons may be used for galleryshop purchases or workshop regis-trations.

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Mail to: Mendocino Art Center, P. O. Box 765, Mendocino, CA 95460

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LONG NIGHTby Theresa Whitehill

It's been a long nightand now that we're adding blue

back into the palette, now that we're—oh—managing to understand

how it is with light, why it betrays useach afternoon only to come blushing

back innocently with jasmine petalsoftness, its tender hubs of automobiles

painted dusty rose. Now thatwe've given up on stability, restlessness,

motion sickness, it fills our lapswith mulberries and international

air mail coupons and small chubbyfingers held aloft in artless greed

as if the moon were a rattle drifting downinto our hands and the stone horizon plenty

rapture.

Poet, designer, and letterpress printer Theresa Whitehill lives in Ukiah, California. Information about her readings and letterpress broadsides can be found on her website: www.coloredhorse.com

Photograph of Theresa Whitehill by Olaf Beckmann,www.studiojaschinski.com

Poetry THE VAGADOURby Lynn Stoller

In the last few weeks the locals mention him.He paces up and down Highway One

with guitar and pack, betweenFort Bragg and Mendocino,

like in Joan’s hitchhiker song.

His name might be anythingbut no way Bob—you know him.The deep tan and chestnut hair,

chemically streaked with auburn,is set off by a wide mouthed grinthat never quite leaves his face.He might be American Indian,

a vagabond troubadour.Gossip says he’s the vagadour.

No one sees him for about a week,then suddenly he’s back

with a technological upgrade.Pack and guitar now rest in

a plastic milk crate pulled by a dolly.Always leaning sharply into or away from traffic,

no DMV rules for him.

At next sighting he holds a papercoffee cup and his clothes look newer.

Has some patron staked himto potential stardom?

There’s such purpose in his stride.

Today we’re going the same direction,but he’s on the legal side.

I pull over anyway to see what happens.He sizes up the traffic and my van,

then waves his hand in appreciative dismissal.

His look tells me he’s whatthe Sufis call a madzub—

a man mad with god.Loving life as a no-purpose dream,

touched by the magic of theLilies of the Field.

Fort Bragg poet Lynn Stoller has been published inRedwood Coast Review and was an Irving Foundationfeatured poet in Point Arena at City Arts in 2003. Hemoved to the North Coast in 1995 after a varied careeras an Alaskan fisherman, disc jockey, early computerprogrammer, and head shop founder.

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