CALENDAR OF EVENTS 45
FEBRUARY
Wine, Spirits, and Chocolate
February 13. Professional chocolatiers
will be on hand at nine wineries and one
distillery to fine-tune pairings of exquisite
chocolates with Redwood Valley’s rich
and varied wines and spirits. Guests will
pay $15 for admission to all the wineries
and the distillery as well as an embossed
wine glass. Listed in Via Magazine as an
“Esteemed Wine and Chocolate Event”.
11am- 5 pm at various locations in Redwood Valley. More info: 800-760-3739.
www.atasteofredwoodvalley.com
Celebrated String Quartet
February 14. Widely celebrated for the
power of its performances and its passionate dedication, the Cypress String
Quartet combines technical precision
with imaginative programming to create
unforgettable concert experiences. 4 pm
at Gualala Arts Center Coleman Auditorium, 46501 Gualala Road in Gualala. For
more info: 707-884-1138. Or online at:
www.gualalaarts.org.
Wildlife Film Festival
February 19 - March 26. For six consecutive Friday evenings, the Redwood
Valley outdoor Education Project presents
award-winning films from the International Wildlife Film Festival in Missoula,
Montana. Hundreds of filmmakers enter
their work in this prestigious festival and
some of the best have been selected for
the Ukiah event. Tickets available at the
Mendocino Book Company, 102 S School
Street in Ukiah. www.rvoep.org
Celebrating White Wine!
February 20-21. The 5th Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival highlights
Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris,
Pinot Blanc and Muscat, made by the
world’s finest producers of Alsace-style
wines. Events include a technical conference, grand tasting with music and food
pairings and an authentic Alsace-style
winemakers dinner with a sparkling wine
reception. Visit local wineries on Sunday
for their open houses. www.avwines.com.
The Symphony in Winter
February 20-21. Symphony of the
Redwoods presents its Winter Concert,
featuring exciting young violinist David
McCarrol, and including works by
Prokofiev, Ravel and Mozart. Saturday at
8 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Cotton
Auditorium, 210 N. Corry St., Fort
Bragg. 707-964-0898. Or online at:
www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org
Music & Magic!
February 26 thru March 7. The Music &
Magic of Robert Goleman: Close-up and
Personal. Mr. Goleman sings Broadway,
contemporary and opera accompanied by
The Billy Schieve Orchestra. You’ll see his
famous Goldfish Bowl routine and he’ll
be at audience level while performing his
close-up magic, including a new illusion
that Mr. Goleman promises “will blow
people’s minds!” The Fabulous Blendos
will also appear. Fridays and Saturdays at
7: 30 pm, Sundays 2: 30 pm Eagles Hall
Theatre, 210 N. Corry, Fort Bragg. For
more information: 707-964-SHOW or
www.gloriana.org
Space, Silence, Spirit
February 27 - June 20. An exhibition of
Maynard Dixon’s smaller-scale paintings
and drawings spanning the 5 decades of
this major American artist’s career. Assembled by western art authority Abe Hays,
this show traces Dixon’s creative development and his deep love of the West. The
exhibit includes photographs of Maynard
Dixon by Dorothea Lange. Grace Hudson
Museum, 431 South Main Street in
Ukiah. For more info: 707-467-2836.
www.gracehudsonmuseum.org
MARCH
Whale Festivals
March 6-7 in Mendocino. March 13-14
in Little River. And March 20-21 in
Fort Bragg. Experience the beauty of
the Mendocino Coast, the mystery and
majesty of the gray whale migration. Wine
tasting, beer tasting, arts & crafts, seafood
chowder, live music, fine woodworking,
studio tours and more! 707-961-6303.
www.mendowhale.com. See Pages 8-9.
Flower Power!
March 13-14. The Point Arena Merchants
Association presents its Annual Flower
Power Festival and Daffodil Explosion,
celebrating the thousands of blooming
daffodils that signal the advent of spring
in the Point Arena area. Events include:
a scavenger hunt, SCRABBLE® tournament, 60’s art car show, crab Cioppino
feed, a craft fair, flower arranging contest
and musical events throughout the weekend, culminating Sunday at the newly
renovated Point Arena Lighthouse with a
day of Wind and Whales. 707-882-4314.
www.pointarena.net
Poetry Night
March 19. Mendocino Stories & Music
Series presents Poetry Night hosted by
Gordon Black. Featured poets reading
from their work includes well-known
beat poet ruth weiss, Janet DeBar, Jabez
Churchill. Original poetry in a cabaret setting. Open reading follows. Bistro menu
and full bar. Doors open at 6: 30 pm,
music starts at 7: 30. Mendocino Hotel,
45080 Main St., Mendocino. 937-1732.
www.mendocinostories.com/events.
